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

Fischetti, 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 Fischetti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fischetti in America

Fischetti is the 18326th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fischetti surname appeared 1,512 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 Fischetti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fischetti 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 Fischetti

The surname Fischetti originates from Italy, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "peschetto," which means "little fish." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname or an occupational name for someone who worked as a fisherman or in the fishing industry.

The name Fischetti can be traced back to various regions of Italy, including Campania, Puglia, and Sicily. In fact, there are several towns and villages in these areas that bear similar names, such as Peschici and Peschiera, which could have influenced the formation of the surname.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Fischetti can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari, located in the Puglia region. This document, dated around 1265, refers to a person named "Petrus Piscetta," which is believed to be an early variant spelling of the surname.

In the 14th century, the name Fischetti appeared in several notarial records and legal documents from the city of Naples, in the Campania region. These records mention individuals such as "Giovanna Fischetta" and "Nicola Fischetti," indicating the presence of the surname in this area during that time period.

One notable bearer of the Fischetti surname was Girolamo Fischetti, an Italian painter and architect who lived in the 16th century. He was born in Naples around 1520 and is known for his contributions to the artistic and architectural heritage of the city.

Another historically significant figure with this surname was Giovanni Battista Fischetti, an Italian lawyer and judge who lived in the 17th century. He served as a magistrate in the city of Lecce, located in the Puglia region, and was renowned for his legal expertise and judicial integrity.

In the 18th century, the Fischetti name gained prominence in the region of Sicily, particularly in the city of Palermo. One notable individual from this period was Giuseppe Fischetti, a Sicilian painter and fresco artist who was active in the late 1700s and early 1800s.

The 19th century saw the name Fischetti spread further throughout Italy, with several notable individuals emerging. One such person was Francesco Fischetti, an Italian politician and patriot who played a role in the Risorgimento, the movement that led to the unification of Italy in 1861.

Another significant bearer of the surname during this period was Antonio Fischetti, an Italian mathematician and astronomer. He was born in Naples in 1819 and made important contributions to the fields of celestial mechanics and geodesy.

As the Fischetti surname continued to spread across Italy and beyond, it has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, each contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural, artistic, and intellectual achievements associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fischetti

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Fischetti, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!