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

Poggi, 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 Poggi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Poggi in America

Poggi is the 25601st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Poggi surname appeared 964 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 Poggi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Poggi 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 Poggi

The surname Poggi is of Italian origin, deriving from the Latin word "podium," which means a small hill or elevated ground. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Tuscany and Liguria, where the name was associated with individuals who lived on or near hilltops or elevated areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Poggi surname can be traced back to the 12th century in the town of Pisa, Tuscany. In a document dated 1187, a certain Guglielmo Poggi was mentioned as a landowner in the area. This suggests that the name had already been established and associated with a particular family or lineage by that time.

During the medieval period, the Poggi family gained prominence in various Italian cities, particularly in Genoa and Florence. In Genoa, the Poggi family was known for their involvement in maritime trade and commerce, while in Florence, they were prominent bankers and members of the city's elite class.

One notable figure bearing the Poggi surname was Giovanni Poggi (1522-1568), a renowned Italian Renaissance architect and military engineer. He was responsible for designing several fortifications and defensive structures in the city of Florence, including the famous Fortezza da Basso.

Another prominent individual was Giovanni Battista Poggi (1766-1842), an Italian architect and urban planner who played a significant role in reshaping the city of Florence during the 19th century. His most notable work was the design and construction of the Piazza della Libertà and the surrounding area, which became a symbol of the city's renaissance and modernity.

In the realm of literature, Gian Francesco Poggi (1592-1676) was a notable Italian writer and poet from Florence. He is best known for his work "Il Poema Sacro" (The Sacred Poem), a religious epic poem that gained widespread recognition during his lifetime.

Jumping ahead to the 20th century, Renato Poggi (1907-1964) was an Italian film director and screenwriter who made significant contributions to the Italian cinema industry in the post-war era. His most acclaimed work was the 1951 film "Ombra sul Regio" (Shadow on the Royal Palace), which explored themes of corruption and power within the Italian aristocracy.

Finally, it is worth mentioning Gianfranco Poggi (1914-2012), an Italian sociologist and political theorist who gained international recognition for his work on the development of modern states and their relationship with civil society. He authored several influential books, including "The Development of the Modern State" and "Forms of Power."

While the Poggi surname may have undergone minor spelling variations over the centuries, such as Poggio or Poggii, its origins and association with elevated locations in Italy have remained consistent throughout its long history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Poggi

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

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

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