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

Florido, 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 Florido surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Florido in America

Florido is the 36970th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Florido surname appeared 604 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 Florido.

We can also compare 2010 data for Florido 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 Florido

The surname Florido originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "florido," which means "flourishing" or "blooming." The name likely referred to someone who lived in a prosperous or thriving area or who had a successful occupation.

The earliest known record of the Florido surname dates back to the 13th century in the city of Florence, Italy. During this time, many Italians began to adopt hereditary surnames based on personal characteristics, occupations, or places of origin.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Florido surname was Giovanni Florido, a merchant and banker who lived in Florence in the late 13th century. He was known for his success in trade and his contributions to the city's economic prosperity.

In the 14th century, the Florido family established themselves in the city of Genoa, where they became prominent members of the local nobility. Records from this period mention a Niccolò Florido, a wealthy landowner and patron of the arts.

During the Renaissance, the Florido surname spread to other parts of Italy, including Rome and Naples. In the 16th century, a renowned painter named Prospero Florido gained recognition for his religious artwork and frescoes in churches throughout Rome.

Another notable figure with the Florido surname was Antonio Florido, a philosopher and scholar who lived in Naples in the 17th century. He was known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy, and his work influenced the intellectual discourse of the time.

In the 18th century, the Florido family had members who were involved in the Italian unification movement. One such individual was Giuseppe Florido, a politician and patriot who played a role in the Risorgimento, the movement that ultimately led to the unification of Italy in 1861.

Throughout its history, the Florido surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, artists, scholars, and political figures, all of whom contributed to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Florido

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

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

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