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

Fiasco, 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 Fiasco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fiasco in America

Fiasco is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fiasco surname appeared 158 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 Fiasco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fiasco 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 Fiasco

The surname "FIASCO" is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Italian word "fiasco," which means "a bottle or flask." This name may have been given to someone who worked as a bottle or flask maker or was associated with this trade in some way.

The earliest known record of the surname "FIASCO" dates back to the 13th century in the city of Florence, Italy. In a document from 1287, a man named Guido Fiasco is mentioned as a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.

During the Renaissance era, the name "FIASCO" appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, particularly in the cities of Florence and Venice. One notable individual from this time was Giovanni Fiasco (1450-1525), a renowned painter and fresco artist who worked on several churches and palaces in Florence.

In the 16th century, the name "FIASCO" was also found in the Republic of Genoa, where a family named Fiasco was involved in the maritime trade and owned several ships. One member of this family, Andrea Fiasco (1520-1589), was a successful merchant and navigator who established trade routes with the Middle East and Asia.

As the centuries passed, the surname "FIASCO" spread to other parts of Italy and Europe. In the 18th century, a notable figure was Carlo Fiasco (1705-1772), an Italian composer and musician who served as the court composer for the King of Naples.

Another prominent individual with the surname "FIASCO" was Giuseppe Fiasco (1825-1892), an Italian politician and lawyer who played a significant role in the unification of Italy during the Risorgimento movement. He served as a member of the Italian parliament and was known for his advocacy of civil rights and social reforms.

It is important to note that the surname "FIASCO" may have had different spellings or variations throughout history, such as "Fiaschi," "Fiasca," or "Fiaschi." Additionally, the name could have been influenced by or derived from place names or other geographic locations in Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fiasco

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

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

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