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

Mordi, 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 Mordi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mordi in America

Mordi is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mordi surname appeared 182 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 Mordi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mordi 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 Mordi

The surname MORDI originated in Italy during the medieval period. It was most prevalent in the regions of Tuscany and Lombardy, and is believed to derive from the Latin word "mordere," meaning "to bite." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone with a biting or sarcastic personality.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MORDI can be found in historical documents from the 13th century. For example, a Guglielmo Mordi is mentioned in a land registry from the city of Siena, dated 1274. Another early reference is to a Pietro Mordi, a merchant from Florence who is cited in a trade record from 1289.

In the 14th century, the surname MORDI appeared in several Italian literary works, such as Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy" and Boccaccio's "Decameron." However, these instances are likely references to the verb "mordere" rather than the surname itself.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname MORDI was Giovanni Mordi (1452-1521), a renowned painter and sculptor from Milan. His works can still be seen in various churches and museums throughout northern Italy.

Another notable figure with the surname MORDI was Marcantonio Mordi (1560-1635), a Venetian diplomat and scholar who served as an ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. His detailed accounts of his travels and negotiations provided invaluable insights into the political and cultural dynamics of the time.

In the 18th century, a family of MORDI silk merchants from Lucca achieved significant wealth and prominence. The most famous member was Francesco Mordi (1726-1804), who served as the city's mayor for several terms and was instrumental in the establishment of several charitable institutions.

Other prominent individuals bearing the surname MORDI include the 19th-century Italian playwright and poet Giosuè Mordi (1815-1892), and the early 20th-century sculptor and ceramist Aldo Mordi (1879-1948), whose works are displayed in museums across Europe.

While the surname MORDI originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration. However, its roots and historical significance remain firmly tied to its Italian heritage and the medieval era from which it emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mordi

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

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

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