Fiorucci last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Fiorucci

Surname meaning "little flower" in Italian.

Fiorucci, 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 Fiorucci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fiorucci in America

Fiorucci is the 73215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fiorucci surname appeared 265 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 Fiorucci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fiorucci 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.

2010 2000 Change (%)
Rank 73215 76208 -4.01%
Count 265 235 12.00%
Proportion per 100k 0.09 0.09 0.00%

The history of the last name Fiorucci

The surname Fiorucci is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the regions of Tuscany and Umbria during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Italian word "fiore," meaning "flower," and is believed to have been a descriptive surname initially given to individuals associated with the cultivation or selling of flowers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Fiorucci can be found in the historic city of Siena, where a branch of the family is known to have resided as early as the 13th century. The name appears in various municipal records and documents from that time, often in connection with trades and professions related to horticulture and floristry.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Pietro Fiorucci was a prominent merchant and banker in the city of Perugia, located in the region of Umbria. His successful business endeavors and influential role in the local economy contributed to the recognition and prominence of the Fiorucci name in that area.

The Fiorucci surname can also be traced back to the town of Città di Castello, situated in the eastern part of Umbria. Historical records from the 15th century mention several members of the Fiorucci family who held positions of authority and participated in the local governance of the town.

During the Renaissance period, the Fiorucci family produced several notable artists and intellectuals. One such figure was Girolamo Fiorucci, born in Città di Castello in 1514, who gained recognition as a skilled painter and fresco artist. His works can be found adorning various churches and palaces throughout Italy.

Another prominent individual bearing the Fiorucci name was Vincenzo Fiorucci, a renowned architect and engineer from Siena, who lived between 1590 and 1649. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Fiorucci in his hometown.

As the Fiorucci family expanded and migrated to different regions of Italy over the centuries, the surname continued to be associated with various professions and achievements. The name has also been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in fields such as literature, music, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fiorucci

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

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 Fiorucci was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only 93.96% 249
Non-Hispanic Black Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only 0.00% 0
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% 0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races (S)% (S)
Hispanic Origin 5.66% 15

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 Fiorucci has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

2010 2000 Change (%)
White 93.96% 92.77% 1.27%
Black (S)% (S)% (S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Two or More Races (S)% (S)% (S)%
Hispanic 5.66% 6.81% -18.44%

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

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