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

Figaro, 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 Figaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Figaro in America

Figaro is the 19628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Figaro surname appeared 1,374 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 Figaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Figaro 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 Figaro

The surname Figaro is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the late medieval period in northern Italy. The name is believed to be derived from the Latin word "ficus," meaning fig tree, and may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked with fig trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Figaro surname can be found in a document from the city of Genoa, dated 1389, which mentions a certain Nicolo Figaro. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 14th century.

During the Renaissance period, the Figaro surname gained prominence in the Italian city-states, particularly in the territories of Venice and Tuscany. Several notable individuals bearing this surname emerged during this time, including the Venetian merchant and diplomat Antonio Figaro (1450-1521), who played a crucial role in establishing trade relations between Venice and the Ottoman Empire.

In the 17th century, the Figaro surname made its way to Spain, likely through Italian immigrants or merchants. One of the earliest known Spanish Figaros was the playwright and poet Francisco Figaro (1592-1657), whose works were widely acclaimed during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

The name Figaro gained international recognition in 1786 with the premiere of the opera "The Barber of Seville" by Pierre Beaumarchais, featuring the iconic character Figaro. This fictional barber, known for his wit and cunning, became a cultural icon and further popularized the surname.

Among the notable individuals with the Figaro surname throughout history are:

1. Lorenzo Figaro (1568-1634), an Italian painter and architect from Florence.
2. Julián Figaro (1720-1789), a Spanish military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
3. Maria Figaro (1845-1916), an Italian opera singer renowned for her performances in the works of Verdi and Puccini.
4. Enrique Figaro (1878-1942), a Mexican politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador to the United States.
5. Aldo Figaro (1915-1998), an Italian-American sculptor and artist known for his abstract works.

While the Figaro surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including Spain, France, and the Americas, carried by immigrants and descendants of Italian and Spanish origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Figaro

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

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

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