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

Fiorini, 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 Fiorini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fiorini in America

Fiorini is the 20884th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fiorini surname appeared 1,262 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 Fiorini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fiorini 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 Fiorini

The surname Fiorini originated in Italy, with its earliest roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "fiore," meaning "flower." This name was likely first adopted as a surname by individuals who lived near or worked in areas known for their flourishing gardens or flower fields.

In the 13th century, the name Fiorini appeared in various Italian records, including the Codice Diplomatico della Repubblica di Genova, which documented the affairs of the Republic of Genoa. One of the earliest documented instances of this surname is found in a record from 1275, referencing a certain Guglielmo Fiorini, a merchant from Genoa.

The Fiorini name can also be traced back to the city of Florence, where it was sometimes spelled as "Fiorino" or "Fiorentino." In the 14th century, the renowned poet and author Giovanni Fiorentino, born in 1349, was a notable figure with this surname variation.

During the Renaissance period, the Fiorini family gained prominence in the city of Siena. Records from this time mention several notable individuals, including Matteo Fiorini, a skilled architect who designed the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena in the late 15th century.

As the name spread across Italy, it also appeared in various forms, such as Fiorino, Fiorini, and Fiori. One of the most celebrated individuals with this surname was Giambattista Fiorini, a renowned Italian painter and engraver who lived from 1617 to 1692. His works can still be admired in several churches and galleries throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, the Fiorini family established itself in the city of Naples, where they were involved in the silk trade. Antonio Fiorini, born in 1738, was a prominent silk merchant and banker who played a significant role in the city's economic development.

Over the centuries, the Fiorini surname has been carried by numerous individuals across various fields, including artists, architects, merchants, and scholars. Despite its Italian origins, the name has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fiorini

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

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

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