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

Fiorino, 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 Fiorino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fiorino in America

Fiorino is the 26313th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fiorino surname appeared 928 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 Fiorino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fiorino 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 Fiorino

The surname Fiorino has its origins in Italy, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "fiorino," which means a small flower or a gold coin. The name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who worked with flowers or had a profession related to currency or finance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Fiorino surname can be found in historical documents from the city of Florence in the 13th century. The fiorino d'oro, or golden florin, was a highly valued coin minted in Florence during that era, and it is likely that the surname originated from individuals involved in the production or trade of these coins.

The Fiorino name also appears in several Italian manuscripts and records from the Renaissance period. Notably, a merchant named Tommaso Fiorino is mentioned in the records of the Medici family, one of the most influential and powerful dynasties of Renaissance Italy.

During the 16th century, the Fiorino family established a prominent presence in the city of Genoa. One member of the family, Filippo Fiorino (1545-1618), was a renowned painter and architect who contributed to the artistic and architectural landscape of the city.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the Fiorino surname was Girolamo Fiorino (1718-1794), an Italian composer and violinist from Naples. His works were widely acclaimed and performed across Europe during his lifetime.

Another significant individual with the Fiorino name was Giuseppe Fiorino (1827-1892), an Italian patriot and military officer who played a crucial role in the Risorgimento, the movement that led to the unification of Italy in the 19th century.

Throughout history, variations of the Fiorino surname have also been found, such as Fiorini, Fiorin, and Fioretto, reflecting regional and linguistic variations across different parts of Italy.

While the Fiorino surname is predominantly associated with Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural and historical heritage of Italy, where the name has been present for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fiorino

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

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

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