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

Fiorella, 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 Fiorella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fiorella in America

Fiorella is the 27756th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fiorella surname appeared 866 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 Fiorella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fiorella 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 Fiorella

The surname Fiorella has its origins in Italy, emerging during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "fiore," meaning "flower," and the diminutive suffix "-ella," indicating a smaller or affectionate form. This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or descriptive term for someone associated with flowers or the cultivation of flowers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fiorella can be found in the records of the Republic of Florence during the 14th century. The Florentine archives mention a family bearing the surname Fiorella, which was likely a reference to their involvement in the flourishing floral trade or their association with the cultivation of flowers within the city.

As the name spread throughout Italy, it took on various regional spellings and variations, such as Fiorelli, Fiorillo, and Fiorino. These variations reflect the linguistic diversity and regional dialects present within the Italian peninsula during that time.

Several notable individuals have borne the surname Fiorella throughout history. One prominent example is Giovanni Fiorelli (1431-1495), a renowned Italian goldsmith and sculptor from Siena. His intricate metalwork and sculptures adorned numerous churches and public buildings in his native city, earning him recognition as a master craftsman of the Renaissance era.

Another historical figure with the surname Fiorella was Vincenzo Fiorelli (1596-1667), an Italian painter from Naples. He was known for his religious works and fresco paintings, many of which can still be found in churches throughout the region.

In the 19th century, Pietro Fiorelli (1814-1888) was an Italian archaeologist and historian who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Roman ruins. He served as the director of excavations at Pompeii and Herculaneum, and his work helped uncover invaluable insights into the daily life and culture of these ancient cities.

Moving forward in time, Camillo Fiorelli (1870-1945) was an Italian politician and lawyer who played a prominent role in the Italian Socialist Party during the early 20th century. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and actively advocated for workers' rights and social reforms.

Lastly, Fiorella La Guardia (1882-1947), an American politician of Italian descent, is arguably one of the most well-known individuals with the surname Fiorella. He served as the mayor of New York City from 1934 to 1945 and was widely respected for his progressive policies and efforts to improve the city's infrastructure and social services.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fiorella

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

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

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