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

Fiorelli, 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 Fiorelli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fiorelli in America

Fiorelli is the 31724th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fiorelli surname appeared 728 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 Fiorelli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fiorelli 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 Fiorelli

The surname Fiorelli originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "fiore," meaning "flower," and the diminutive suffix "-elli," indicating a small or little flower. This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for someone associated with flowers or who lived near a place abundant with flowers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Fiorelli can be found in the tax records of the city of Florence, dating back to the 14th century. This indicates that the name was well-established in the Tuscan region of Italy during that time period.

The Fiorelli name also appears in several historical documents from the Renaissance era, including records of artisans and merchants in various Italian cities. Notable individuals with this surname include the Italian sculptor and architect Benedetto Fiorelli, who lived in the late 16th century and contributed to the design of churches and public buildings in Naples.

In the 18th century, the name Fiorelli gained prominence with the birth of Giuseppe Fiorelli (1823-1896), an Italian archaeologist and director of the excavations at Pompeii and Herculaneum. His work significantly contributed to the understanding of these ancient Roman cities and their preservation for future generations.

Another notable figure with the Fiorelli surname was Piero Fiorelli (1898-1973), an Italian painter and sculptor known for his avant-garde works and his association with the Futurist movement. His artworks can be found in museums and galleries across Italy and beyond.

Moving into the 20th century, the name Fiorelli was carried by Vittorio Fiorelli (1919-1997), an Italian film director and screenwriter who collaborated with influential directors such as Federico Fellini and Pier Paolo Pasolini.

While the Fiorelli surname is most commonly associated with Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval and Renaissance periods in Italy, where it was likely derived from a descriptive nickname related to flowers or floral imagery.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fiorelli

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

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

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