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

Formisano, 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 Formisano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Formisano in America

Formisano is the 43206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Formisano surname appeared 500 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 Formisano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Formisano 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 Formisano

The surname Formisano originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "formis," which means "ant." This could suggest that the name was initially a nickname or a descriptive term for someone who was industrious and hardworking like an ant.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Formisano can be traced back to the 16th century in various historical records and documents from the Campania and Calabria regions. One notable example is the mention of a certain Giulio Formisano in the records of the city of Naples, dated around 1570.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Formisano appeared in several ecclesiastical records and parish registers, indicating its prevalence among the local population. For instance, a Francesco Formisano was recorded as a priest in the town of Sorrento in 1683.

During the 19th century, the Formisano surname gained greater prominence, with several individuals making notable contributions in various fields. Raffaele Formisano (1801-1874) was a renowned Italian architect and engineer who designed several significant buildings in Naples, including the Royal Palace of Caserta.

Another notable figure was Giovanni Formisano (1832-1905), a celebrated Italian painter and sculptor. His works were exhibited in major galleries across Italy and Europe, and he received numerous accolades for his artistic achievements.

In the 20th century, the name Formisano continued to be associated with notable individuals. Vincenzo Formisano (1919-2002) was an influential Italian politician and journalist who served as a member of the Italian Parliament for several terms.

Additionally, Antonio Formisano (born 1932) is a respected Italian historian and academic, known for his extensive research and publications on the history of Naples and the Campania region.

While the surname Formisano has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, it remains most prevalent in Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria, where it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Formisano

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

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

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