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

Stefanini, 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 Stefanini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stefanini in America

Stefanini is the 79598th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stefanini surname appeared 239 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 Stefanini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stefanini 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 Stefanini

The surname Stefanini is of Italian origin, originating from the region of Tuscany in central Italy. It dates back to the 11th century and is derived from the Italian personal name Stefano, which in turn comes from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "wreath."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Stefanini can be traced back to medieval documents from the city of Florence and surrounding areas. One of the earliest known references is in a document from 1187, which mentions a certain "Petruccio di Stefanino" from the village of Fiesole near Florence.

The name Stefanini is thought to have originally been an occupational surname, referring to individuals who were involved in the making or selling of wreaths or crowns, possibly for ceremonial or religious purposes. As such, it may have been associated with certain guilds or trades in the early days.

In the 13th century, the name appears in the records of the Republic of Florence, with a notable figure being Berto Stefanini, a merchant and banker who lived from around 1225 to 1295. He was involved in the city's thriving wool trade and played a role in the political and economic affairs of the time.

Another notable bearer of the name was Gherardo Stefanini, a renowned artist and painter from the 15th century, who was active in Florence and other parts of Tuscany. His works can still be found in various churches and galleries in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the Stefanini family gained prominence in the city of Siena, where they were involved in the textile industry and held important civic positions. One member, Francesco Stefanini (1490-1560), served as a magistrate and diplomat for the Republic of Siena.

In more recent history, the name Stefanini has been associated with several notable individuals, such as the Italian composer and conductor Giuseppe Stefanini (1853-1932), and the Italian-American sculptor Enrico Stefanini (1868-1942), whose works can be found in various public spaces in the United States.

Overall, the surname Stefanini has a rich history spanning centuries, with its roots firmly planted in the medieval and Renaissance periods of Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Siena. Its origins can be traced back to the personal name Stefano and its connection to the making or selling of wreaths or crowns.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stefanini

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

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

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