2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Fiordaliso
A surname of Italian origin meaning "blue flower" or "bluebell".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Fiordaliso. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fiordaliso surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Fiordaliso in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fiordaliso, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fiordaliso
The surname Fiordaliso has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Italian phrase "fior di liso," which translates to "fleur-de-lis flower." The fleur-de-lis is a stylized lily that has been used as a decorative motif in many European countries, particularly in France and Italy.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Fiordaliso can be found in medieval Italian documents from the region of Tuscany. One notable individual bearing this name was Guido Fiordaliso, a wealthy merchant from Florence who lived in the late 13th century. He was known for his trade in silk and spices with the Middle East.
By the 15th century, the surname had spread to other parts of Italy, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto. In 1472, a Leonardo Fiordaliso was documented as a respected artist and frescoist in the city of Milan. His works can still be admired in some of the city's historic churches.
In the 16th century, the Fiordaliso family established themselves in the Republic of Venice, where they were involved in the silk trade. One notable member was Giovanni Fiordaliso (1523-1588), a successful merchant who served as a diplomat for the Venetian Republic in Constantinople.
As the surname spread across Italy, it also underwent variations in spelling, such as Fiordiliso, Fiordeliso, and Fiordalizi. These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic differences.
Other notable individuals with the surname Fiordaliso include:
1. Pietro Fiordaliso (1740-1818), a renowned sculptor from Naples known for his neoclassical works.
2. Maria Fiordaliso (1870-1942), an Italian opera singer who performed in many of the major opera houses of Europe.
3. Luca Fiordaliso (1892-1968), an Italian army officer who fought in World War I and later served as a diplomat.
4. Giulia Fiordaliso (1912-2003), an Italian writer and journalist who wrote several novels and memoirs about her life in Rome.
5. Matteo Fiordaliso (born 1975), a contemporary Italian artist known for his abstract paintings and installations.
These examples illustrate the enduring presence of the surname Fiordaliso throughout Italian history, spanning various professions and regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fiordaliso
Among Census respondents with the surname Fiordaliso, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Fiordaliso bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Fiordaliso surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.1% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino4.9% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fiordaliso
Fiordaliso appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-3 bearers (-2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 152 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-2.9%) | Up 152 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Fiordaliso surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #154,755 | 0.1% |
| Count | 105 | 102 | -2.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fiordaliso bearers went from 105 to 102 (-2.9% change). The surname moved up 152 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #154,755.
FAQ
Fiordaliso surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fiordaliso?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Fiordaliso. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Fiordaliso?
Fiordaliso ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Fiordaliso. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Fiordaliso.
Has Fiordaliso become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fiordaliso went from 105 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Fiordaliso?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fiordaliso, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Fiordaliso in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.1% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fiordaliso appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.1%), Hispanic (4.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Fiordaliso (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Fiordaliso mean?
A surname of Italian origin meaning "blue flower" or "bluebell". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Fiordaliso (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Fiordaliso?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.