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

Floto, 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 Floto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Floto in America

Floto is the 60196th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Floto surname appeared 335 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 Floto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Floto 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 Floto

The surname Floto is believed to have originated in Germany during the late Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old High German word "flozzen," meaning "to float" or "to sail." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked on a boat or lived near a body of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town records of Lübeck, an important port city in northern Germany, from the 15th century. The name appears as "Floto" and is likely connected to the maritime trade that was a crucial part of the city's economy at the time.

In the 16th century, the surname Floto began to spread throughout various regions of Germany, with variations in spelling such as "Flotto" and "Flotten" appearing in different areas. This was a common occurrence due to the lack of standardized spelling and the influence of local dialects.

One notable historical figure with the surname Floto was Johann Heinrich Floto, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1662 to 1719. He was a prominent figure in the rationalist movement and wrote several works on religion and philosophy.

Another individual of note was Carl Floto, a 19th-century German painter and illustrator who was born in 1825 and died in 1897. He is best known for his illustrations of fairy tales and legends, which were widely popular during his time.

In the 20th century, Hans Floto was a German aviator and World War I flying ace. Born in 1890, he was credited with 28 aerial victories before his death in combat in 1918.

Karl Floto, a German film actor and director, gained recognition in the early years of the 20th century. He appeared in numerous silent films and directed several productions between 1910 and 1931.

Another notable individual with the surname Floto was Erich Floto, a German lawyer and politician who lived from 1888 to 1962. He served as a member of the Reichstag, the German parliament, during the Weimar Republic and was known for his efforts in promoting legal reform.

While the surname Floto may have originated in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world, likely through emigration. However, its roots can be traced back to the maritime and trade-focused regions of northern Germany during the late medieval and early modern periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Floto

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

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

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