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

Fornaris, 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 Fornaris surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fornaris in America

Fornaris is the 78567th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fornaris surname appeared 243 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 Fornaris.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fornaris 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 Fornaris

The surname Fornaris originated in Italy, where it can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "fornarius," which means "baker" or "oven worker." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked as a baker or was associated with ovens.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fornaris can be found in a document from the city of Verona, dated 1287. This document mentions a person named Giovanni Fornaris, who was likely a baker or worked in a bakery. The name also appears in various other Italian records from the 13th to the 15th centuries, indicating its widespread use during that time period.

In the 16th century, the Fornaris surname gained prominence in the region of Veneto, particularly in the city of Venice. Several notable individuals bearing this name emerged during this period, such as Francesco Fornaris (1520-1592), a renowned Venetian merchant and trader who established successful trade routes with the Middle East.

Another notable figure was Andrea Fornaris (1565-1638), a skilled architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Venice. His most significant work is the Chiesa di Santa Maria della Salute, a magnificent Baroque church that remains one of the city's iconic landmarks.

During the 17th century, the Fornaris surname spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. One notable individual from this period was Giulio Fornaris (1610-1678), a respected scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Pavia.

In the 19th century, the Fornaris family gained recognition in the field of literature. Giuseppe Fornaris (1825-1891) was a celebrated Italian poet and writer who contributed significantly to the literary movement known as "Scapigliatura," which challenged traditional literary norms.

As the name Fornaris continued to spread throughout Italy and beyond, it also underwent various spelling variations, such as Fornari, Fornarini, and Fornaro. These variations often reflected regional dialects or were adapted to fit the linguistic patterns of different areas.

Throughout its long history, the Fornaris surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from bakers and merchants to architects, scholars, and writers. Despite its humble origins, the name has left an indelible mark on Italian culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fornaris

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

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

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