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

Polli, 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 Polli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Polli in America

Polli is the 76768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Polli surname appeared 250 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 Polli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Polli 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 Polli

The surname Polli originated from the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "pullus," meaning a young animal or a chick. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with occupations related to poultry farming or avian husbandry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Polli can be found in the archives of the town of Ferrara, dating back to the 13th century. These records mention a certain Guido Polli, who was a prominent landowner and merchant in the region. The name also appears in various administrative documents and legal proceedings from the 14th and 15th centuries, indicating its widespread use during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, the Polli family gained prominence in the city of Bologna, where they established themselves as influential patrons of the arts and architecture. A notable figure from this era was Giovanni Battista Polli (1500-1568), a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Bologna.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Polli name was associated with several scholars and intellectuals. One such figure was Girolamo Polli (1629-1705), a philosopher and theologian who authored several treatises on metaphysics and moral philosophy. Another notable individual was Giacomo Polli (1717-1798), a celebrated linguist and philologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek and Latin languages.

In the 19th century, the Polli surname gained recognition in the field of medicine and science. Antonio Polli (1804-1876) was a distinguished physician and anatomist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the study of the human nervous system. His work laid the foundation for modern understanding of neuroanatomy.

Another prominent figure was Giuseppe Polli (1845-1923), an engineer and inventor who pioneered the development of early automobile designs. His innovative work in the field of automotive engineering earned him widespread acclaim and several patents.

Throughout its history, the Polli surname has been associated with various professions, from landowners and merchants to artists, scholars, and scientists. While its origins can be traced back to the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, the name has since spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, reflecting the diverse contributions of those who have carried this surname over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Polli

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

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

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