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

Fiero, 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 Fiero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fiero in America

Fiero is the 28552nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fiero surname appeared 835 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 Fiero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fiero 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 Fiero

The surname Fiero originates from Italy and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "fiero," which means "proud" or "fierce." This surname was likely given to individuals who exhibited these qualities or had a reputation for being bold and courageous.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Fiero can be found in historical documents from various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions such as Piedmont and Lombardy. Some records indicate that the name was present in the city of Milan as early as the 13th century.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Fiero was Giovanni Fiero, a renowned architect and sculptor who lived in the 14th century. He is credited with designing several churches and palaces in the city of Verona, including the famous Palazzo Fiero, which still stands today.

In the 15th century, the Fiero family gained prominence in the city of Genoa. Records show that a certain Luca Fiero served as a magistrate and played a significant role in the city's governance during this period.

Another notable individual with the surname Fiero was Marcantonio Fiero, a 16th-century Italian painter and engraver from the city of Bologna. His works, which included religious paintings and portraits, were highly regarded during his lifetime and can still be found in various museums and galleries across Europe.

During the Renaissance period, the Fiero family also produced several scholars and intellectuals. One such figure was Alessandro Fiero, a renowned humanist and philosopher who lived in the 16th century. He authored several notable works on philosophy, literature, and theology, which were widely read and discussed in academic circles of the time.

In the 18th century, a prominent member of the Fiero family was Giuseppe Fiero, a successful businessman and merchant from the city of Naples. He established a thriving trade network and played a significant role in the economic development of the region.

While the surname Fiero has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, the historical origins and the meaning behind this surname remain deeply rooted in the Italian culture and tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fiero

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

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

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