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

Foschini, 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 Foschini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Foschini in America

Foschini is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Foschini surname appeared 190 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 Foschini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Foschini 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 Foschini

The surname Foschini is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "fosco," which means "dark" or "gloomy," suggesting that the original bearers of the name may have had a darker complexion or a somewhat somber demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Foschini name can be found in the archives of the city of Florence, dating back to the 15th century. The records mention a family of merchants and artisans bearing the Foschini surname, indicating their presence and prominence in the thriving Florentine society of that era.

In the 16th century, the Foschini name appears in various administrative and legal documents across Tuscany, demonstrating the family's widespread presence in the region. Some of these documents include records of land transactions, marriage contracts, and business dealings.

A notable figure bearing the Foschini name was Giovanni Foschini (1564-1628), a renowned Florentine architect and sculptor who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in his native city. His works, such as the Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena de' Pazzi, are celebrated for their intricate architectural details and artistic craftsmanship.

Another historically significant individual was Vittorio Foschini (1777-1849), an Italian jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge and professor of law at the University of Pisa. His writings and judicial opinions were highly regarded and influential in shaping the legal landscape of his time.

In the 19th century, the Foschini name gained prominence in the literary world with the poet and writer Pier Domenico Foschini (1813-1884). His poetic works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earned him recognition and acclaim among his contemporaries.

The name Foschini has also been associated with various places and geographic locations in Tuscany. For instance, the small town of Foschini, located in the province of Siena, is believed to have derived its name from the presence of a prominent Foschini family in the area during the medieval period.

Throughout history, the Foschini surname has been recorded with slight variations in spelling, such as Foschino, Foschino, and Foschini, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic variations within Italy. However, the core meaning and origins of the name have remained consistent, rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Tuscany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Foschini

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

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

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