[3] The Almanach de Gotha[4] enumerates it among the eleven oldest native families of the Republic of Ragusa,[5][6] and members of the family were still living in the city in the 19th century.

[7] The first documented mention of the family dates from the tenth century: in 964 Gregorio di Andrea de Georgii was bishop of the island of San Pietro di Castello, formerly known as Olivolo, in the Venetian Lagoon.

[10] Over the centuries, the Giorgi were divided into several branches in Italy and abroad, merging with other noble families of Dubrovnik and continental Europe.

[1]: III: 71 The Giorgi were among the important families of the Republic of Ragusa, serving in the 14th and 15th centuries in 6.50% of all major public offices.

[11]: 54  In the two hundred years, they also count for 203 senators (6.21%), 163 rectors of the Republic (6.84%),[11]: 60  173 representatives in the minor council (6.33%) and 41 guardians of justice (4.99%).