2000
#3,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 9,483
First available Census row
Per 100,000 3.52
Uncommon Last name
Fiore
An Italian occupational surname referring to a flower grower, florist, or one who lived near a flower garden.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 10,611 Americans carry the last name Fiore. That puts it at #3,734 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 3.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 32,302 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fiore 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Fiore with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
11K
1 in 32,302
Census rank
#3,734
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
3.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
9.3K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 9,253 bearers of the surname Fiore in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 3.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 3734th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fiore, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fiore
Among Census respondents with the surname Fiore, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Fiore 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 Fiore surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.1% · 8,429
- Hispanic or Latino5.7% · 526
- Two or more races1.9% · 172
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 78
- Black or African American0.4% · 33
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 15
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fiore
Fiore appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#3,699
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 9,606
+123 bearers (+1.3%)
Per 100,000 3.26
Rank movement Down 253 places
2020
#3,734
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 9,253
-353 bearers (-3.7%)
Per 100,000 3.10
Rank movement Down 35 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #3,446 | 9,483 | 3.52 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #3,699 | 9,606 | 3.26 | +123 bearers (+1.3%) | Down 253 places |
| 2020 | #3,734 | 9,253 | 3.10 | -353 bearers (-3.7%) | Down 35 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 Fiore 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 | #3,699 | #3,734 | -0.9% |
| Count | 9,606 | 9,253 | -3.7% |
| Per 100K | 3.26 | 3.10 | -5.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fiore bearers went from 9,606 to 9,253 (-3.7% change). The surname moved down 35 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,699 to #3,734.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Fiore
FAQ
Fiore surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fiore?
Name Census estimates that about 10,611 living Americans carry the surname Fiore. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 32,302 residents.
How common is Fiore?
Fiore ranks #3,734 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 3.10 per 100,000 residents, which is about 3 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 9,253 people with the surname Fiore. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (10,611), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 3.1 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 3.10 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 3 of them to have the surname Fiore.
Has Fiore become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fiore went from 9,606 recorded bearers to 9,253. That is a decrease of 353 (-3.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #3,699 to #3,734.
What does the Census say about the background of Fiore?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fiore, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Fiore in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.1% (8,429 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fiore appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.1%), Hispanic (5.7%), Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Fiore (2000, 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 Fiore mean?
An Italian occupational surname referring to a flower grower, florist, or one who lived near a flower garden. 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 Fiore (3.10 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 common is the surname Fiore?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Fiore? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.