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

Fiorillo, 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 Fiorillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fiorillo in America

Fiorillo is the 17823rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fiorillo surname appeared 1,570 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Fiorillo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fiorillo 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 Fiorillo

The surname Fiorillo originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "fiore," meaning "flower," with the diminutive suffix "-illo" added, effectively translating to "little flower." This name likely originated as a nickname for someone with a cheerful or vibrant personality, or it could have been a descriptive name for someone who lived near a floral garden or meadow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Fiorillo surname can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Normanno" (Norman Diplomatic Code), a collection of historical documents from southern Italy dating back to the 11th century. In these records, various individuals with the surname Fiorillo are mentioned, suggesting the name's presence in the region during the Norman rule of Sicily and parts of southern Italy.

During the Renaissance period, the surname Fiorillo gained prominence in the city of Naples, where several notable individuals bore this name. One such person was Federigo Fiorillo (1755-1823), a renowned Italian violinist, composer, and music teacher. He was born in Brunswick, Germany, but his family originated from Naples, and he spent a significant part of his career in Italy.

Another notable bearer of the Fiorillo surname was Vincenzo Fiorillo (1692-1778), an Italian architect and sculptor. He was responsible for designing several churches and palaces in Naples, including the Church of Santa Maria della Stella and the Palazzo Doria D'Angri.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Fiorillo (1823-1888) was an Italian painter known for his landscapes and seascapes. He was born in Naples and studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts there, contributing to the Neapolitan school of painting.

The Fiorillo surname has also been found in historical records from other regions of Italy, such as Sicily and Calabria. For instance, the town of Fiorillo in the province of Catanzaro, Calabria, likely derived its name from an individual or family with the surname Fiorillo who lived in or owned land in the area.

Throughout history, various spellings and variations of the Fiorillo surname have been documented, including Fioriello, Fiorella, and Fiore. These variations often reflected regional linguistic differences or personal preferences within families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fiorillo

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

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

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