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

Fermino, 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 Fermino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fermino in America

Fermino is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fermino surname appeared 116 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 Fermino.

The history of the last name Fermino

The surname Fermino originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "fermo," which means "firm" or "steadfast." This name was likely given to someone who was known for their strength and determination.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Fermino can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the cities of Florence and Siena. During this time, surnames were becoming more common, and many were based on personal characteristics or occupations.

In the 14th century, there are records of a Fermino di Baldo, a merchant from Florence, who was involved in trade with other Italian city-states. Another notable figure from this period was Fermino Cavalcanti, a poet and philosopher from Florence, who lived from 1320 to 1395.

As the name spread throughout Italy, it took on various spellings, such as Fermini, Ferminio, and Fermino. In the 15th century, there are records of a Fermino Veneziano, a renowned painter from Venice, who was known for his religious works and portraits.

During the Renaissance period, the Fermino family played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual life of Italy. Fermino Borghese, born in 1550 in Rome, was a prominent scholar and humanist who made contributions to the study of ancient Greek and Roman literature.

In the 17th century, the name Fermino was also found in other parts of Europe, particularly in Spain and Portugal. One notable individual from this time was Fermino de Sousa, a Portuguese explorer who led several expeditions to South America and helped establish settlements in Brazil.

As time passed, the Fermino surname continued to spread across Italy and other parts of Europe, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, such as art, literature, and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fermino

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

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 Fermino 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.

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

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