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

Nini, 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 Nini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nini in America

Nini is the 61297th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nini surname appeared 328 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 Nini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nini 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 Nini

The surname NINI originated in Italy, with the earliest documented records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "nino," meaning "small" or "little," possibly referring to a person's physical stature or being the youngest child in a family. The name was initially prevalent in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, particularly in the cities of Florence and Perugia.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the NINI surname can be found in the Florentine tax records of 1270, where a certain Guido Nini is listed as a textile merchant. In the late 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Nini served as a diplomat and ambassador for the Republic of Florence, representing the city's interests in various diplomatic missions across Italy.

The NINI surname gained prominence in the 15th century, with several members of the family holding influential positions in the Church and local governments. One such individual was Battista Nini, a renowned jurist and canonist who served as a legal advisor to Pope Sixtus IV in the late 1400s. Another notable figure from this period was Iacopo Nini, a respected architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in Florence.

During the Renaissance period, the NINI family produced several accomplished artists and scholars. Giulio Nini, born in 1515, was a renowned painter who worked in the Mannerist style, creating numerous altarpieces and portraits for wealthy patrons across Italy. His contemporary, Girolamo Nini (1522-1594), was a distinguished philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Bologna and authored several influential treatises on metaphysics and ethics.

In the 17th century, the NINI surname can be traced to the small town of Montepulciano in Tuscany, where a family of winemakers and vineyard owners bore the name. One of the most famous members of this lineage was Benedetto Nini (1638-1712), whose wines were highly sought after by the nobility and aristocracy of the time.

As the NINI surname spread across Italy and beyond, it continued to be associated with individuals of note in various fields. Francesco Nini (1823-1895), born in Naples, was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the early years of the unified Kingdom of Italy. In the 20th century, Umberto Nini (1905-1982), a native of Rome, achieved international recognition as a talented sculptor, with his works being exhibited in numerous galleries and museums throughout Europe and the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nini

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

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

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