Fittipaldi
An Italian surname potentially derived from the Italian word "fittare" meaning to lease or rent.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 377 Americans carry the last name Fittipaldi. That puts it at #64,054 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 909,163 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fittipaldi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
377
1 in 909,163
Census rank
#64,054
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
311
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 311 bearers of the surname Fittipaldi in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 64054th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fittipaldi, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fittipaldi
The surname Fittipaldi originates from Italy, specifically the region of Campania. It is derived from the Italian words "fitto" meaning "dense" or "thick" and "paldo" meaning "marshy land" or "swamp." This suggests that the name was likely first borne by someone who lived in or near a densely vegetated swampy area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fittipaldi can be found in the Codice delle antiche consuetudini di Amalfi, a medieval manuscript from the 11th century which documented the customs and laws of the Amalfi region. The name appears in this text as "Fittipaldus," an early spelling variation.
In the 13th century, a nobleman named Giovanni Fittipaldi was mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Salerno. He was a member of the local nobility and held significant political influence in the region during that time.
During the Renaissance period, a family of painters and artists from Naples bore the surname Fittipaldi. The most notable among them was Girolamo Fittipaldi, born in 1548, who was renowned for his frescoes and religious paintings in various churches and buildings throughout southern Italy.
In the 18th century, a scholar and historian named Francesco Fittipaldi (1719-1801) from the town of Amalfi gained recognition for his works on the history and culture of the Amalfi Coast region.
Another notable individual with this surname was Emilio Fittipaldi (1866-1941), an Italian politician and lawyer from Naples who served as a member of the Italian Parliament in the early 20th century.
While the surname Fittipaldi is not among the most common in Italy, it has spread beyond its origins in the Campania region and can now be found throughout the country, as well as among Italian diaspora communities around the world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fittipaldi
Among Census respondents with the surname Fittipaldi, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Fittipaldi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Fittipaldi surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0%
- Hispanic or Latino8.0%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Fittipaldi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,054 | #64,054 | 0.0% |
| Count | 311 | 311 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Fittipaldi bearers went from 311 to 311 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #64,054 to #64,054.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Fittipaldi
FAQ
Fittipaldi surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Fittipaldi?
The surname Fittipaldi holds position #64,054 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 377 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Fittipaldi surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fittipaldi, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.