2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Fioretto
An Italianate diminutive surname derived from fiore, meaning "flower".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Fioretto. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fioretto 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Fioretto in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fioretto, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fioretto
The surname Fioretto is of Italian origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it was likely derived from the Italian word "fioretto," meaning "little flower" or "floweret."
In the early days, the name may have been used as a descriptive nickname or occupational name for individuals involved in the cultivation or sale of flowers. It's possible that some early bearers of the name were florists, gardeners, or worked with flowers in some capacity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 14th century, when a certain Giovanni Fioretto was mentioned in a historical document from the city of Perugia, located in the Umbria region of Italy. This document, which detailed a land transaction, suggests that the Fioretto family had established roots in the area by that time.
During the Renaissance period, the Fioretto name gained prominence in Florence, where a notable family of artists and craftsmen bearing the name resided. Among them was Antonio Fioretto (1457-1528), a skilled painter and sculptor who was commissioned to create works for several churches and noble households in the city.
Another notable figure was Girolamo Fioretto (1518-1592), a renowned architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several landmark buildings in Florence, including the Palazzo Pitti and the Fortezza da Basso.
In the 17th century, the Fioretto name appeared in records from the city of Siena, where a wealthy merchant family by the name of Fioretto had established themselves. One member of this family, Pietro Fioretto (1629-1698), was known for his philanthropic efforts and donated significant funds to the construction of a local hospital.
As the centuries passed, the Fioretto name spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, with various branches of the family establishing themselves in different regions and countries. In the late 19th century, a Giuseppe Fioretto (1848-1912) from Calabria immigrated to Argentina, where he became a prominent figure in the local Italian community.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the Fioretto surname throughout history, but there are undoubtedly many more whose contributions and legacies have helped shape the rich tapestry of this family name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fioretto
Among Census respondents with the surname Fioretto, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Fioretto 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 Fioretto surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.6% · 105
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fioretto
Fioretto 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
#122,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 141
+23 bearers (+19.5%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 9,945 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-30 bearers (-21.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 26,351 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #122,314 | 141 | 0.05 | +23 bearers (+19.5%) | Up 9,945 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -30 bearers (-21.3%) | Down 26,351 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 Fioretto 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 | #122,314 | #148,665 | -21.5% |
| Count | 141 | 111 | -21.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -25.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fioretto bearers went from 141 to 111 (-21.3% change). The surname moved down 26,351 positions in the national ranking, going from #122,314 to #148,665.
FAQ
Fioretto surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fioretto?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Fioretto. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Fioretto?
Fioretto ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Fioretto. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Fioretto.
Has Fioretto become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fioretto went from 141 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 30 (-21.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #122,314 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Fioretto?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fioretto, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Fioretto in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.6% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fioretto appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.6%), Black (1.8%), Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Fioretto (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 Fioretto mean?
An Italianate diminutive surname derived from fiore, meaning "flower". 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 Fioretto (0.04 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 share the surname Fioretto?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.