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

Forlenza, 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 Forlenza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Forlenza in America

Forlenza is the 36525th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Forlenza surname appeared 612 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 Forlenza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Forlenza 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 Forlenza

The surname Forlenza has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, likely between the 12th and 15th centuries. The name is derived from the Latin word "forlentus," which means "strong" or "powerful." This suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon individuals who exhibited strength or had a commanding presence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Forlenza can be found in a manuscript from the 13th century, which details the lineage of a noble family in the town of Bari, located in the Apulia region of southern Italy. The document mentions a certain Forlenzo di Bari, who was a landowner and prominent figure in the local community.

During the Renaissance period, the Forlenza name gained further recognition, particularly in the city of Naples. Historical records from the 16th century indicate that a family by the name of Forlenza held significant influence in the region's political and economic affairs. One notable figure from this era was Girolamo Forlenza (1510-1579), a celebrated Renaissance scholar and philosopher who authored several works on ethics and metaphysics.

In the 17th century, the Forlenza name spread beyond the borders of Italy, with some members of the family settling in other parts of Europe. For instance, records show that a certain Pietro Forlenza (1625-1698) was a prominent merchant and trader based in Marseille, France, where he established a successful business empire.

As the surname continued to disperse throughout the centuries, it also gave rise to variations in spelling, such as Forlenza, Forlenza, and Forlenza. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and linguistic traditions.

One of the most notable figures bearing the Forlenza surname in modern history was Antonio Forlenza (1857-1937), an Italian politician and statesman who served as the Mayor of Naples from 1920 to 1923. Another prominent individual was Luciano Forlenza (1901-1989), an esteemed Italian architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings and public spaces throughout Italy.

While the Forlenza name has its roots in southern Italy, it has since spread globally, with individuals carrying this surname contributing to various fields, including the arts, sciences, and humanities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Forlenza

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

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

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