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

Pedi, 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 Pedi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pedi in America

Pedi is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pedi surname appeared 186 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 Pedi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pedi 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 Pedi

The surname PEDI is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "pedis," meaning "foot," which may have been used to describe someone who had a distinctive foot or perhaps worked in a profession that involved feet, such as a shoemaker or a messenger.

The earliest known record of the name PEDI dates back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany, where it appears in various municipal records and documents. There are also references to families with the surname PEDI in the city of Florence during the Renaissance era, suggesting that the name had become well-established in that area.

One notable early bearer of the name was Giovanni PEDI, a Florentine merchant who lived in the 14th century and was involved in the city's lucrative wool trade. His name appears in several business records and contracts from that time.

In the 15th century, a branch of the PEDI family settled in the nearby city of Siena, where they established themselves as respected citizens and landowners. One of their descendants, Niccolò PEDI (1450-1520), was a prominent lawyer and diplomat who represented the Republic of Siena in negotiations with other Italian states.

Another individual of note was Francesco PEDI (1570-1635), a Jesuit priest and scholar from Rome who was renowned for his expertise in classical literature and philosophy. He authored several influential works on these subjects and taught at various prestigious universities throughout his career.

As the PEDI name spread across Italy over the centuries, it also began to appear in other parts of Europe, particularly in regions with close ties to Italian culture and trade. For instance, there are records of a family named PEDI living in the city of Marseille, France, in the 17th century, likely descendants of Italian merchants who had settled there.

Among the more recent notable figures with the surname PEDI was Enrico PEDI (1878-1962), an Italian architect and engineer who was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Milan, including the Palazzo delle Accademie and the Palazzo della Regione.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and diverse individuals who have borne the surname PEDI over the centuries, reflecting its enduring presence in various parts of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pedi

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

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

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