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

Fioravanti, 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 Fioravanti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fioravanti in America

Fioravanti is the 29693rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fioravanti surname appeared 793 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 Fioravanti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fioravanti 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 Fioravanti

The surname Fioravanti is of Italian origin, originating in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. It is derived from the Italian words "fiore" meaning flower and "avanti" meaning forward or ahead, suggesting a connection to a person involved in the cultivation or trade of flowers.

One of the earliest known records of the name Fioravanti dates back to the 15th century, when a renowned architect and engineer named Aristotele Fioravanti (1415-1486) was commissioned by the Grand Duke of Moscow to rebuild the Kremlin and construct several churches within its walls. His contributions to Russian architecture were significant, leaving a lasting impact on the country's architectural heritage.

In the 16th century, the name Fioravanti appears in various historical manuscripts, particularly in relation to the town of Senigallia, located in the Marche region of Italy. A notable figure from this period was Bartolomeo Fioravanti (1508-1567), a skilled goldsmith and sculptor who created works for the Vatican and other prominent patrons.

The surname Fioravanti has also been associated with several place names, such as the village of Fioravanti in the province of Frosinone, Lazio, Italy. This village may have been named after an early settler or landowner with the same surname, further solidifying the name's connection to the region.

Other notable individuals with the surname Fioravanti include:

1. Leonardo Fioravanti (1517-1588), an Italian architect and military engineer who designed fortifications in several Italian cities, including Bologna and Ancona.

2. Valentino Fioravanti (1764-1837), an Italian painter and engraver known for his religious and mythological works, particularly his frescoes in the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna.

3. Benedetto Fioravanti (1608-1660), an Italian composer and violinist who served as the maestro di cappella at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.

4. Giuseppe Fioravanti (1768-1837), an Italian composer and music teacher who wrote operas and church music, and served as the director of the Accademia Filarmonica di Bologna.

5. Luca Fioravanti (1957-), an Italian automotive designer best known for his work with Ferrari, including designing the Ferrari F40 and F50 supercars.

While the surname Fioravanti has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange, carrying with it the rich history and heritage associated with its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fioravanti

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

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

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