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

Federico, 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 Federico surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Federico in America

Federico is the 5810th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Federico surname appeared 5,951 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Federico.

We can also compare 2010 data for Federico 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 Federico

The surname FEDERICO is of Italian origin, derived from the medieval Italian given name Federico, which itself is derived from the Germanic name Fridurīk, composed of the elements frid (meaning "peace") and rīk (meaning "ruler" or "powerful"). The name can be traced back to the 8th century and is believed to have been introduced to Italy by the Lombards, a Germanic tribe that ruled parts of the Italian peninsula from the 6th to the 8th centuries.

The earliest recorded instances of the FEDERICO surname can be found in historical documents and records from various regions of Italy, such as Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. One notable example is the mention of a Frederico di Guglielmo in a document from the city of Perugia, dated 1273. The name also appears in the Montefeltre Chronicle, a historical text from the 14th century that records the deeds of the Montefeltro family, rulers of the Duchy of Urbino.

Over the centuries, the FEDERICO surname has been associated with several notable individuals, including Federico da Montefeltro (1422-1482), an Italian condottiero (mercenary leader) and Duke of Urbino, renowned for his military prowess and patronage of the arts. Another prominent figure was Federico Borromeo (1564-1631), a Roman Catholic cardinal and Archbishop of Milan, who was renowned for his piety, intellectual pursuits, and charitable works.

In the artistic realm, the name FEDERICO is linked to the Italian painter Federico Barocci (1535-1612), known for his vibrant and emotionally charged religious works, as well as the sculptor Federico Brentel (1580-1651), who created intricate wooden sculptures for churches and palaces throughout Italy.

During the Renaissance period, the FEDERICO surname was also associated with the influential Florentine family of the Federighi, who played a significant role in the political and cultural life of the city. One notable member was Federigo Federighi (1420-1487), a prominent banker, diplomat, and patron of the arts.

As the FEDERICO surname spread beyond Italy, it also gained recognition in other parts of Europe and the Americas. For instance, Federico García Lorca (1898-1936) was a renowned Spanish poet and playwright, celebrated for his works that explored themes of passion, death, and the enduring spirit of his native Andalusia.

Throughout its history, the surname FEDERICO has maintained a strong connection to its Italian roots, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of this name in various spheres of human endeavor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Federico

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

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

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