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

Poli, 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 Poli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Poli in America

Poli is the 14686th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Poli surname appeared 2,025 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Poli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Poli 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 Poli

The surname POLI is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. The name is derived from the Latin word "politus," which means "elegant" or "polished." It is believed to have originated as a descriptive surname for someone who was considered refined or well-mannered.

In the early days, the name POLI was primarily found in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the city of Florence, dated around the 13th century, where a certain Piero POLI was mentioned as a prominent merchant.

The POLI surname gained recognition in the 14th century when a member of the family, Giovanni POLI (1312-1389), became a renowned scholar and philosopher. He was known for his contributions to the study of logic and metaphysics, and his works were widely circulated across Europe during the Renaissance period.

Another notable figure with the POLI surname was Alessandro POLI (1689-1748), an Italian architect who designed several churches and palaces in Rome and the surrounding areas. His most famous work is the Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria, which is considered a masterpiece of Baroque architecture.

In the 19th century, the POLI name gained further prominence with the birth of Ettore POLI (1842-1923), an Italian mathematician and physicist. He made significant contributions to the field of electromagnetism and is best known for his work on the theory of electrical oscillations.

The surname POLI has also been associated with the arts, with the renowned Italian painter and sculptor Vincenzo POLI (1778-1835) being a prominent figure. His works were exhibited in various galleries across Europe and are now housed in prestigious museums around the world.

Throughout its history, the POLI surname has been found in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, Lazio, and Lombardy. It has also spread to other parts of the world due to Italian immigration, with individuals bearing the POLI name now residing in countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Poli

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

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

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