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

Fiore, 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 Fiore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fiore in America

Fiore is the 3699th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fiore surname appeared 9,606 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Fiore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fiore 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 Fiore

The surname Fiore has its roots in Italy, believed to have originated in the 14th or 15th century. It is derived from the Italian word "fiore," meaning flower or blossom, potentially indicating its connection to individuals who were either florists, gardeners, or lived in areas with abundant floral growth.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fiore can be traced back to the city of Florence, Italy, where it appeared in historical records dating back to the Renaissance period. This region was renowned for its thriving artistic and cultural scene, which may have influenced the name's association with beauty and nature.

In medieval times, the surname Fiore was predominantly found in various parts of southern Italy, including the regions of Campania, Calabria, and Sicily. It is believed that the name might have been adopted by families involved in the cultivation of flowers or those who lived near areas adorned with vibrant floral landscapes.

Historical records indicate that in the 16th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Fiore (1498-1567) was a renowned Italian architect and sculptor, known for his contributions to the construction of several churches and monuments in Naples and its surrounding areas.

Another prominent individual bearing the surname Fiore was Pasquale Fiore (1736-1814), an Italian painter and fresco artist who gained recognition for his works in various churches and palaces throughout the Campania region.

In the 19th century, Vincenzo Fiore (1828-1901) was a celebrated Italian composer and conductor, renowned for his operas and orchestral compositions that were performed across Europe during his lifetime.

The surname Fiore also made its way to other parts of Europe, including Spain, where it was sometimes spelled as "Flores," reflecting the Spanish translation of the word "flower."

It is worth noting that in some regions of Italy, the surname Fiore was occasionally associated with place names, such as Fiore di Puglia (referring to the region of Puglia) or Fiore di Calabria (referring to the region of Calabria), indicating the geographical origins of certain branches of the family.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fiore

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

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

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