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

Forgione, 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 Forgione surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Forgione in America

Forgione is the 16041st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Forgione surname appeared 1,808 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Forgione.

We can also compare 2010 data for Forgione 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 Forgione

The surname Forgione originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Calabria in southern Italy. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "furca," which means "fork" or "pitchfork." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked with agricultural tools or possibly a blacksmith who crafted such tools.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Forgione can be traced back to the 16th century in the town of Cosenza, Calabria. In 1587, a document from the local church archives mentions a certain Giovanni Forgione, who was a farmer in the area.

During the 17th century, the name appears in various records from the nearby town of Rende, where a family of Forgiones owned a modest plot of land and worked as farmhands for the local nobility. One notable member of this family was Antonio Forgione, born in 1644, who was renowned for his skill as a blacksmith and his expertise in crafting intricate ironwork for the local churches.

In the late 18th century, the Forgione surname can be found in the coastal town of Paola, Calabria. Here, a family of fishermen bearing the name settled and established a small fishing business. One of the earliest recorded members of this branch was Giuseppe Forgione, born in 1772, who was known for his skill in navigating the treacherous waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

As the centuries passed, the Forgione name spread across Italy and beyond. In the 19th century, Vincenzo Forgione, born in 1821 in Naples, became a respected painter and art teacher, known for his beautiful landscapes and portraits.

Another notable figure was Maria Forgione, born in 1887 in the town of Corato, Puglia. She was a renowned opera singer who performed on stages across Europe and was particularly acclaimed for her portrayal of the lead role in Puccini's Madama Butterfly.

While the surname Forgione originated in Italy, it has since been carried to various parts of the world by Italian immigrants seeking new opportunities. However, the name's roots can be traced back to the rural regions of Calabria, where it was borne by farmers, blacksmiths, and fishermen who lived and worked the land and sea for generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Forgione

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

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

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