2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Flolo
An Italian surname derived from the Latin word "flor" meaning flower.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Flolo. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Flolo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Flolo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Flolo, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and Hispanic (5.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Flolo
The surname FLOLO is of Italian origin, believed to have emerged in the late 15th century. The earliest known use of this name can be traced back to the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it was likely derived from the Latin word "flolus," meaning "flower."
In the 16th century, records show a prominent FLOLO family residing in the town of Perugia, located in the heart of Umbria. One notable member, Giovanni FLOLO (1523-1598), was a respected scholar and poet whose works were widely acclaimed during the Italian Renaissance.
Another early reference to the FLOLO name can be found in a 1567 manuscript detailing the noble families of Florence, where it is mentioned that a branch of the FLOLOs had settled in the city in the late 1400s. This document also suggests a possible connection between the FLOLO name and the Italian word "fioraliso," meaning "fleur-de-lis," which was a symbol of nobility.
By the 17th century, the FLOLO name had spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Lazio and Campania. One notable figure from this era was Giulia FLOLO (1609-1678), a renowned painter whose works adorned many churches and noble residences in Naples.
The 18th century saw the emergence of a prominent FLOLO family in the city of Milan. Antonio FLOLO (1743-1812) was a successful merchant and landowner, whose wealth and influence allowed him to become a patron of the arts and a benefactor of several local charities.
As the FLOLO name continued to spread across Italy, it also began to appear in other European countries through migration and trade. In the 19th century, a branch of the FLOLO family established itself in Spain, where they played a significant role in the wine trade. One notable member was Enrique FLOLO (1828-1902), whose vineyards in the Rioja region produced some of the finest wines of the era.
While the FLOLO name has its roots firmly planted in Italy, it has since been carried around the world by generations of immigrants and travelers, each adding their own unique chapter to the rich history of this surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Flolo
Among Census respondents with the surname Flolo, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and Hispanic (5.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Flolo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Flolo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.5% · 101
- Two or more races5.8% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native5.0% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Flolo
Flolo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-3 bearers (-2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 13,524 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+19 bearers (+18.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 17,123 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-2.9%) | Down 13,524 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +19 bearers (+18.6%) | Up 17,123 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Flolo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #141,309 | 10.8% |
| Count | 102 | 121 | 18.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 34.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Flolo bearers went from 102 to 121 (+18.6% change). The surname moved up 17,123 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #141,309.
FAQ
Flolo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Flolo?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Flolo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Flolo?
Flolo ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Flolo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Flolo.
Has Flolo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Flolo went from 102 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 19 (+18.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Flolo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Flolo, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and Hispanic (5.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Flolo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.5% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Flolo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.5%), Two or More Races (5.8%), Hispanic (5.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Flolo (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Flolo mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Latin word "flor" meaning flower. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Flolo (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Flolo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.