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

Foco, 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 Foco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Foco in America

Foco is the 73911th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Foco surname appeared 262 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 Foco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Foco 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 Foco

The surname "FOCO" is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of the country, during the late Middle Ages or early Renaissance period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "fuoco," which means "fire" or "hearth," suggesting that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in professions related to fire, such as blacksmiths, metalworkers, or those involved in the production of ceramics or glass.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "FOCO" can be found in the archives of the city of Venice, where a certain Giancarlo Foco was mentioned as a prominent glassmaker in the late 15th century. Another early reference comes from the city of Milan, where a family by the name of Foco was documented as owning a successful blacksmithing business in the 16th century.

The surname "FOCO" also appears to have been associated with certain geographic locations, as evidenced by the existence of a small village called Focobello in the Piedmont region of Italy, which likely derived its name from a family or individuals bearing the surname "FOCO" who settled in the area.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname "FOCO," including Girolamo Foco (1505-1572), a renowned Italian architect and engineer who was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and fortifications in the Veneto region of Italy during the Renaissance period.

Another prominent figure was Domenico Foco (1632-1699), a Neapolitan painter known for his vibrant and expressive religious works, many of which can still be found adorning the walls of churches and monasteries throughout southern Italy.

In the realm of literature, the name "FOCO" is associated with Antonio Foco (1818-1892), an Italian poet and playwright whose works were celebrated for their vivid descriptions of rural life and the struggles of the common people.

Moving into the 20th century, Giuseppina Foco (1911-2005) was a prominent Italian journalist and activist who played a significant role in the women's rights movement in Italy, advocating for gender equality and women's suffrage.

Finally, in more recent times, the name "FOCO" has been carried by the Italian-American writer and academic, Maria Foco (born 1952), whose works have explored themes of cultural identity, immigration, and the experiences of Italian-Americans in the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Foco

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

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

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