2000
#9,949
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,992
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.11
Rare Last name
Fiorentino
An Italian surname indicating a person from Florence or the surrounding region of Tuscany.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,980 Americans carry the last name Fiorentino. That puts it at #11,570 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.87 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 115,018 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fiorentino 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
3.0K
1 in 115,018
Census rank
#11,570
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,599 bearers of the surname Fiorentino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.87 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11570th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fiorentino, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.6%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fiorentino
The surname Fiorentino has its roots in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It dates back to the Renaissance period, around the 14th to 16th centuries. The name is derived from the Italian word "fiorentino," which means "from Florence" or "of Florentine origin." This connection suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were either natives of Florence or had strong ties to the city.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Fiorentino can be found in the "Libro della Tancia," a 14th-century literary work by Florentine writer Giovanni Sercambi. In this work, the name "Fiorentino" appears as a character, indicating its existence during that time. Additionally, the surname is mentioned in various historical records and documents from the Renaissance period in Florence and the surrounding areas.
During the 15th century, a notable figure named Pietro Fiorentino (born around 1430) gained recognition as a skilled sculptor and architect. His works can still be admired in various churches and buildings throughout Florence, showcasing the artistic legacy associated with this surname. Another prominent individual was Galeazzo Fiorentino (1454-1514), a renowned philosopher and jurist who taught at the University of Bologna and wrote extensively on legal and philosophical matters.
In the 16th century, the name Fiorentino continued to appear in historical records, particularly in connection with the influential Medici family, who ruled Florence during the Renaissance. One example is Filippo Fiorentino (1509-1566), a Florentine artist and sculptor who worked for the Medici court and contributed to the decoration of various churches and palaces in the city.
Moving into the 17th century, the surname Fiorentino spread beyond the borders of Italy. In Spain, a notable figure was Jerónimo Fiorentino (1580-1648), a Jesuit missionary and linguist who worked extensively with indigenous communities in South America, contributing to the preservation of their languages and cultures.
Over the centuries, the surname Fiorentino has maintained its strong ties to Florence and the Tuscany region, reflecting the rich cultural and artistic heritage associated with this Italian city. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling or usage, its roots remain firmly grounded in the vibrant Renaissance era when Florence was a center of intellectual, artistic, and cultural renaissance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fiorentino
Among Census respondents with the surname Fiorentino, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.6%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Fiorentino 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 Fiorentino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.7% · 2,228
- Hispanic or Latino10.6% · 276
- Two or more races2.5% · 64
- Black or African American0.7% · 19
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fiorentino
Fiorentino 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
#8,999
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,635
+643 bearers (+21.5%)
Per 100,000 1.23
Rank movement Up 950 places
2020
#11,570
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,599
-1,036 bearers (-28.5%)
Per 100,000 0.87
Rank movement Down 2,571 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,949 | 2,992 | 1.11 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #8,999 | 3,635 | 1.23 | +643 bearers (+21.5%) | Up 950 places |
| 2020 | #11,570 | 2,599 | 0.87 | -1,036 bearers (-28.5%) | Down 2,571 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 Fiorentino 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 | #8,999 | #11,570 | -28.6% |
| Count | 3,635 | 2,599 | -28.5% |
| Per 100K | 1.23 | 0.87 | -29.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fiorentino bearers went from 3,635 to 2,599 (-28.5% change). The surname moved down 2,571 positions in the national ranking, going from #8,999 to #11,570.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Fiorentino
FAQ
Fiorentino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fiorentino?
Name Census estimates that about 2,980 living Americans carry the surname Fiorentino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 115,018 residents.
How common is Fiorentino?
Fiorentino ranks #11,570 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.87 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,599 people with the surname Fiorentino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,980), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.87 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.87 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Fiorentino.
Has Fiorentino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fiorentino went from 3,635 recorded bearers to 2,599. That is a decrease of 1,036 (-28.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #8,999 to #11,570.
What does the Census say about the background of Fiorentino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fiorentino, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.6%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Fiorentino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.7% (2,228 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fiorentino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.7%), Hispanic (10.6%), Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Fiorentino (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 Fiorentino mean?
An Italian surname indicating a person from Florence or the surrounding region of Tuscany. 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 Fiorentino (0.87 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 are called Fiorentino?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Fiorentino on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.