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

Finocchio, 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 Finocchio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Finocchio in America

Finocchio is the 41234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Finocchio surname appeared 528 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 Finocchio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Finocchio 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 Finocchio

The surname Finocchio is of Italian origin, deriving from the Italian word "finocchio," which means "fennel." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a patch of fennel or was associated with the cultivation or trade of this aromatic herb.

The earliest records of the surname Finocchio can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in the central and southern regions. It was often spelled in different ways, such as "Finochio," "Finocchi," or "Fenoccio," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Finocchio can be found in a document from the city of Naples in 1287, where a certain "Guglielmo Finocchio" was mentioned as a landowner. Another notable historical reference is found in the archives of the city of Siena, where a "Bartolomeo Finocchio" was listed as a merchant in the year 1342.

During the Renaissance period, the surname Finocchio gained prominence in various Italian cities. In Florence, a family by the name of Finocchio was known for their involvement in the textile trade. One of the most notable members was Antonio Finocchio (1435-1492), a successful merchant and patron of the arts.

In the 16th century, the surname Finocchio is mentioned in connection with the Italian Wars. A soldier named Giulio Finocchio (1520-1588) from Naples gained recognition for his bravery during the Battle of Lepanto in 1571, a crucial naval engagement between the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Finocchio was Vincenzo Finocchio (1640-1718), a renowned architect from Palermo, Sicily. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and palaces in the Baroque style, including the Church of San Giuseppe dei Teatini in Palermo.

In the 19th century, the Finocchio surname was also associated with the Italian unification movement. Giovanni Finocchio (1815-1892), a lawyer and politician from Naples, was a prominent supporter of the Risorgimento and played a role in the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy.

Throughout history, the Finocchio surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, merchants, soldiers, and professionals, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Finocchio

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

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

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