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

Minardi, 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 Minardi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Minardi in America

Minardi is the 24222nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Minardi surname appeared 1,036 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 Minardi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Minardi 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 Minardi

The surname Minardi has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. It is believed to have emerged in the 11th or 12th century, derived from the Italian word "minardo," meaning "gracious" or "courteous." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname or honorific title bestowed upon an individual known for their polite and affable demeanor.

The earliest recorded instances of the Minardi surname can be traced back to the 13th century, with mentions appearing in various historical documents and records from the cities of Milan and Bologna. In 1268, a certain Guglielmo Minardi was listed as a resident of Milan in the city's tax rolls. A few decades later, in 1295, the name Minardo Minardi was found in a legal document from the Bolognese court archives.

During the Renaissance period, the Minardi family gained prominence in the city of Ferrara, where they were involved in the local governance and held influential positions. Notably, Giovanni Battista Minardi (1516-1588) served as a magistrate and diplomat under the Este dukes, representing Ferrara in diplomatic missions to various European courts.

In the 18th century, the name Minardi was associated with several notable scholars and intellectuals. Antonio Minardi (1730-1799), a mathematician and astronomer from Bologna, made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was a member of the prestigious Accademia delle Scienze in Bologna. Another prominent figure was Tommaso Minardi (1787-1871), a linguist and philologist from Faenza, who specialized in the study of ancient Greek and Latin texts.

The 19th century saw the emergence of several artistic figures bearing the Minardi surname. Tommaso Minardi (1835-1905), a painter from Ravenna, gained recognition for his landscapes and genre scenes depicting everyday life in the region. His contemporary, Gaetano Minardi (1838-1907), a sculptor from Bologna, was commissioned to create numerous public monuments and memorials throughout Italy.

Throughout its history, the surname Minardi has been linked to various place names and localities within Italy. Some examples include the town of Minardo in the province of Reggio Calabria, the Castello Minardi in the province of Piacenza, and the Palazzo Minardi in Ferrara, all of which may have derived their names from prominent Minardi families or individuals associated with those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Minardi

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

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 Minardi 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 Minardi 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 Minardi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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