Medici

Medici Meaning & Origin

About Medici
The surname Medici is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "medicus," meaning "physician" or "doctor." The Medici family, one of the most influential and powerful families in Renaissance Florence, Italy, adopted this surname as they were originally known for their involvement in the medical profession. However, they later became prominent bankers and patrons of the arts, playing a significant role in the cultural and political development of Florence. The surname Medici has come to symbolize wealth, power, and cultural influence.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Medici is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Medici: 871
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,625
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Medici based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Medici is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MTS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M03020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH0 D IY1 S IY0
🌐 IPA
/mΙ›Λˆdisi/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Medici in Braille

Here's how to represent Medici in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Medici in braille

How to sign the name Medici using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Medici using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Medici in sign language

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