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

Floresca, 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 Floresca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Floresca in America

Floresca is the 41799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Floresca surname appeared 520 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 Floresca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Floresca 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 Floresca

The surname Floresca has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "florere," meaning "to bloom" or "to flourish," suggesting a connection to nature or a prosperous lineage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Florentine Codex, a 16th-century manuscript documenting the history and culture of the Aztec civilization. It mentions a Spanish explorer named Francisco Floresca, who joined the expedition of Hernán Cortés and played a role in the conquest of Mexico.

In the 15th century, the Floresca family established itself in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the cities of Florence and Pisa. During the Renaissance period, the name gained prominence, with several notable individuals bearing the surname.

One such figure was Lorenzo Floresca, a renowned sculptor born in 1492 in Florence. He was commissioned to create several intricate marble sculptures for the Medici family, which adorned the grand palaces and churches of the city.

Another prominent individual was Maria Floresca, a celebrated poet and author who lived in the 16th century. Her collection of sonnets and verses, published in 1575, earned her recognition across Italy and beyond.

In the 18th century, the Floresca family expanded its influence to the island of Sicily. Carlo Floresca, born in 1725 in Palermo, became a respected merchant and trader, contributing to the city's economic growth.

The name also found its way to the New World, with several Floresca families settling in the Spanish colonies of the Americas. One such figure was Diego Floresca, a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernando de Soto on his expeditions through Florida and the southeastern United States in the mid-16th century.

Across the centuries, the Floresca name has been associated with various professions, from artists and writers to merchants and explorers. While the name may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over time, its rich heritage and connections to Italian culture and history remain deeply ingrained.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Floresca

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

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

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