Find out how popular the last name Medici is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Medici.

Medici, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Medici surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Medici in America

Medici is the 27625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Medici surname appeared 871 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Medici.

We can also compare 2010 data for Medici to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Medici

The surname Medici is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word "medicus" meaning "physician" or "healer." It originated in the medieval period, around the 12th century, in the region of Tuscany, specifically in the city of Florence.

The Medici family rose to prominence in the 13th century as wealthy merchants and bankers. They became one of the most influential and powerful families in Renaissance Italy, playing a significant role in the political, economic, and cultural life of Florence and beyond.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Medici name can be found in a document from 1201, which mentions a certain "Averardo de' Medici." This suggests that the family had already established itself in Florence by the early 13th century.

The name Medici is closely associated with several notable figures throughout history. Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici (1360-1429) was a banker and the founder of the Medici Bank, which became one of the most successful and influential financial institutions of its time.

Cosimo de' Medici (1389-1464), known as Cosimo the Elder, was a prominent banker, politician, and patron of the arts. He was instrumental in the rise of the Medici family's power and influence in Florence.

Lorenzo de' Medici (1449-1492), also known as Lorenzo the Magnificent, was a renowned statesman, banker, and patron of the arts. He played a pivotal role in the cultural and intellectual life of Renaissance Florence, supporting artists, philosophers, and writers.

Caterina de' Medici (1519-1589) was an influential French queen consort, who played a significant role in the political and religious conflicts of 16th-century France. She was married to King Henry II of France.

Giovanni de' Medici (1498-1526), known as Giovanni dalle Bande Nere (Giovanni of the Black Bands), was a renowned Italian condottiero (mercenary leader) and one of the greatest military commanders of the Renaissance period.

The Medici family's influence extended beyond Florence, and their name became associated with various locations and landmarks. For instance, the Palazzo Medici in Florence, now housing the Medici Chapels, was the family's primary residence and a symbol of their wealth and power.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Medici

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Medici.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Medici was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Medici has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Medici was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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