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

Nativi, 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 Nativi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nativi in America

Nativi is the 66931st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nativi surname appeared 295 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 Nativi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nativi 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 Nativi

The surname Nativi has its origins in Italy, dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "nativo," meaning "native" or "born in." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who was born in a particular region or town, distinguishing them from newcomers or immigrants.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nativi can be found in the historical records of the city of Florence, Italy, in the 14th century. The name appears in various documents, such as tax records and guild registers, indicating that families with this surname were well-established in the Florentine community.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Giovanni Nativi (1430-1498) was a respected lawyer and diplomat from the city of Siena. He served as an ambassador for the Republic of Siena and was involved in negotiating treaties with other Italian states. His influence and reputation likely contributed to the dissemination of the Nativi surname across Tuscany and beyond.

Another notable individual with the surname Nativi was Pietro Nativi (1562-1624), an Italian painter and architect from the city of Udine in the Friuli region. He is best known for his frescoes adorning churches and palaces in Udine and the surrounding areas, showcasing his skill in the Renaissance art style.

In the 18th century, a family of Nativi goldsmiths and jewelers made a name for themselves in the city of Naples. One of the most renowned members was Gennaro Nativi (1720-1788), whose intricate and exquisite works were highly sought after by the nobility and upper classes of the time.

Moving to the 19th century, Giuseppe Nativi (1835-1911) was an Italian novelist and poet from the Marche region. His literary works, such as the novel "La Vergine Maritata" (The Married Virgin), explored themes of rural life and social issues, earning him recognition among the literary circles of his era.

While the Nativi surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and assimilation. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the Italian peninsula, where it once signified a connection to a specific place or region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nativi

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

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

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