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

Porrini, 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 Porrini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Porrini in America

Porrini is the 84748th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Porrini surname appeared 221 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 Porrini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Porrini 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 Porrini

The surname PORRINI is of Italian origin, with its earliest known roots tracing back to the northern regions of Italy in the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "porrina," which referred to a type of leek or green onion. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in the cultivation or trade of these vegetables.

Historically, the surname PORRINI appears in various medieval records and documents from the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. One notable mention can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of Lombard charters from the 8th to the 11th century, where a certain "Petrus Porrini" is listed as a landowner in the year 1185.

The earliest known bearer of the surname PORRINI was Giovanni Porrini, born in the town of Pavia in 1289. He was a respected merchant and trader whose business dealings extended across northern Italy and into parts of modern-day Switzerland.

In the 15th century, the name PORRINI gained prominence in the city of Milan, where several members of the family held influential positions within the local government and trade guilds. Notably, Filippo Porrini (1428-1498) served as a city councilor and played a pivotal role in negotiating trade agreements between Milan and neighboring city-states.

The PORRINI surname has also been associated with notable figures in the arts and literature. Pietro Porrini (1567-1631), a poet and playwright from Verona, was highly regarded for his contributions to the Italian Renaissance literary tradition. His collection of sonnets, "Le Rime di Pietro Porrini," was widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the name PORRINI gained further recognition through the contributions of Antonio Porrini (1722-1798), a renowned architect from Turin. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Reale di Venaria and the Church of San Filippo Neri in Turin.

Another prominent figure bearing the PORRINI surname was Girolamo Porrini (1835-1912), a celebrated historian and scholar from Milan. His extensive research on the history of the Lombardy region and its cultural heritage earned him widespread acclaim and recognition from academic institutions across Europe.

Throughout its history, the surname PORRINI has maintained a strong presence in various regions of northern Italy, with various branches of the family establishing roots in cities such as Milan, Turin, Pavia, and Verona. While the name may have evolved from its humble origins associated with vegetable cultivation, it has since become intertwined with the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Porrini

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

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

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