Giacomi

Giacomi is a surname of Italian origin. It is considered a patronymic form derived from the given name Giacomo, the Italian form of James or Jacob, and likely originated as a way to denote descent from an ancestor named Giacomo. The ending -i is a common plural or familial suffix in Italian surnames, which can indicate lineage or belonging to a family associated with that given name.

The surname Giacomi is relatively uncommon. It is most often found in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities abroad, including North and South America and parts of Europe, reflecting historical patterns of Italian migration. Geographic distribution shows no single dominant region, though local concentrations may occur where families with this surname settled in past centuries.

Variants and related forms include similar-sounding names such as Giacomini and Giacometti, as well as other patronymics derived from Giacomo. Spelling variations may arise from transliteration and regional dialects.

Notable people with the surname Giacomi do not appear to be widely documented in major biographical sources. The name is primarily encountered as a family surname in genealogical records rather than as a widely recognized individual designation.

See also: Giacomo, Giacomini, Giacometti.