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

Nesi, 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 Nesi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nesi in America

Nesi is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nesi surname appeared 191 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 Nesi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nesi 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 Nesi

The surname NESI is believed to have originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "nese," which means "from" or "of," often used to indicate one's place of origin. This suggests that the name NESI may have been given to individuals who came from a specific town or region in Italy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NESI surname can be found in the archives of the Republic of Genoa, a medieval maritime republic located in what is now northwestern Italy. In the late 1300s, a man named Giacomo NESI is mentioned as a merchant and ship-owner from the city of Genoa.

As the NESI surname spread throughout Italy, it took on various spellings and variations, such as Nesi, Nessi, and Nesti. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and scribal errors in record-keeping.

In the 15th century, the name NESI appeared in several historic documents from the city of Florence, which was a prominent center of art, culture, and trade during the Renaissance. One notable mention is of a Florentine sculptor named Andrea NESI, who lived from 1435 to 1507 and was known for his work on the Duomo di Firenze (Florence Cathedral).

During the 16th century, the NESI surname gained prominence in the Italian city-state of Venice. A prominent figure was Marco NESI, a Venetian statesman and diplomat who served as the ambassador to the Ottoman Empire in the late 1500s.

In the 17th century, the NESI name appeared in records from the Papal States, which were territories under the direct control of the Pope. One noteworthy individual was Girolamo NESI, a Jesuit scholar and theologian who lived from 1590 to 1670 and authored several works on religious philosophy.

As the NESI surname spread beyond Italy, it also found its way to other parts of Europe. In the 18th century, there was a German composer named Johann Gottlieb NESI, who lived from 1737 to 1799 and wrote operas and chamber music.

Throughout its history, the NESI surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, merchants, and statesmen. While the exact origins of the name may remain shrouded in mystery, its presence in historical records from multiple regions of Italy and beyond serves as a testament to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nesi

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

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

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