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

Foli, 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 Foli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Foli in America

Foli is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Foli surname appeared 227 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 Foli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Foli 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 Foli

The surname FOLI has its origins in Italy, with records indicating it first appeared in the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "folium," meaning "leaf" or "foliage." This suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations related to forestry, horticulture, or agriculture.

Early instances of the name can be found in medieval Italian documents, such as property records and tax rolls. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Pietro FOLI, a landowner from the Tuscan region who lived in the late 1300s.

During the Renaissance, the name FOLI gained prominence in the Italian city-states. Notable individuals from this period include Lucrezia FOLI (1468-1537), a renowned poet and scholar from Florence, and Giulio FOLI (1492-1564), a skilled architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Rome.

As the name spread across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as FOLLI, FOLII, and FOGLIO. These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic influences.

In the 18th century, the FOLI family established itself in the Kingdom of Naples, where they held positions of influence and wealth. One prominent figure was Gennaro FOLI (1712-1788), a successful merchant and landowner known for his philanthropic endeavors.

The 19th century saw the FOLI name spread beyond Italy's borders, with members of the family migrating to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One such individual was Antonio FOLI (1824-1902), an Italian-born artist who settled in Paris and gained recognition for his landscape paintings.

Throughout its history, the surname FOLI has been associated with various professions, including writers, artists, architects, and entrepreneurs. While not as widely disseminated as some other Italian surnames, it has left a notable legacy in the regions where it took root.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Foli

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

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

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