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

Figliozzi, 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 Figliozzi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Figliozzi in America

Figliozzi is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Figliozzi surname appeared 139 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 Figliozzi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Figliozzi 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 Figliozzi

The surname Figliozzi is of Italian origin, deriving from the medieval Italian word "figliuozzo," which translates to "little son" or "dear son." This term of endearment likely originated as a nickname or a way to distinguish between fathers and sons with the same given name.

The Figliozzi name can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the city of Florence. During this time, many Italians adopted surnames based on occupations, physical traits, or familial relationships, with the Figliozzi name falling into the latter category.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Figliozzi name appears in the historical archives of Florence, where a certain Ricciardo Figliozzi is mentioned as a prominent merchant and banker in the late 13th century. This suggests that the Figliozzi family had already established a prominent presence in the city's economic and social circles.

In the 14th century, the Figliozzi family continued to play a significant role in Florentine society. Tommaso Figliozzi, born in 1325, was a renowned painter and fresco artist who contributed to the decoration of several churches and public buildings in Florence.

The 15th century saw the rise of another notable Figliozzi, Giovanni Figliozzi (1430-1498), who served as a diplomat and statesman for the Republic of Florence. His diplomatic missions took him to various European courts, where he represented the interests of his city-state.

As the Figliozzi family's influence grew, they also became patrons of the arts and architecture. In the 16th century, Filippo Figliozzi (1523-1589) commissioned the construction of the Figliozzi Palace, a magnificent Renaissance-style building that still stands in Florence today.

Throughout the centuries, the Figliozzi surname has been associated with various spellings, such as Figliolozzi, Figliocci, and Figliucci, reflecting the regional variations and dialects of Italian. Despite these variations, the name's core meaning and origin remained the same.

While the Figliozzi name may not be as prominent today as it once was, its historical significance in the cultural and economic fabric of Florence and Tuscany remains a testament to the lasting impact of this Italian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Figliozzi

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

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

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