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

Vespi, 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 Vespi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vespi in America

Vespi is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vespi surname appeared 127 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 Vespi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vespi 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 Vespi

The surname VESPI has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "vespa," which means "wasp." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone who displayed characteristics reminiscent of a wasp, such as fierceness or agility.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VESPI can be found in the 14th century Florentine tax records, where a certain Piero Vespi is mentioned as a landowner in the city's vicinity. This indicates that the name had already established itself within the Tuscan society by that time.

During the Renaissance period, the VESPI family gained prominence in Florence, with several members making significant contributions to the city's cultural and political landscape. Notably, Gian Battista Vespi (1544-1598) was a renowned architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings, including the Chiesa di San Firenze and the Palazzo Vecchio's courtyard.

In the 17th century, the name VESPI appeared in the records of the Venetian Republic, where a merchant named Marco Vespi (1623-1687) established a successful trading business, dealing in spices and silk from the Far East. His wealth and influence allowed him to commission several works of art, including a portrait by the celebrated Venetian painter, Tiziano Vecellio.

The VESPI name also found its way into the annals of Italian literature with the poet and playwright, Luigi Vespi (1768-1842), who gained recognition for his satirical works that critiqued the social and political climate of his time.

Another notable figure bearing the VESPI surname was Giuseppe Vespi (1799-1868), a prominent Italian architect and urban planner. He was responsible for the design and construction of several significant landmarks in Rome, including the Palazzo Massimo alle Terme and the Church of San Teodoro.

Throughout the centuries, the VESPI name has been associated with various locations and place names within Italy. For instance, the town of Vespignano, located in the province of Florence, is believed to have derived its name from the VESPI family, who may have owned land or held influence in the area.

While the surname VESPI has maintained its Italian roots, it has also spread to other parts of the world through emigration and cultural exchange. Today, the name can be found in various countries, reflecting the global reach of Italian heritage and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vespi

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

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

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