2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Fugazzotto
A Sicilian surname derived from an Italian word meaning "refugee" or "emigrant."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Fugazzotto. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fugazzotto surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Fugazzotto in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fugazzotto, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fugazzotto
The surname Fugazzotto is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the island of Sicily during the medieval period. Its earliest known appearances can be found in historical records from the 13th century, primarily concentrated in the regions of Palermo and Messina.
The name Fugazzotto is believed to have derived from the Sicilian word "fugazza," which referred to a type of flatbread or focaccia. This connection suggests that the surname may have initially been associated with bakers or those involved in the production or trade of this traditional Sicilian bread.
One of the earliest documented mentions of the Fugazzotto name can be found in a municipal register from the city of Palermo, dated around 1287. The entry records a certain "Giovanni Fugazzotto," though no further details are provided about this individual.
In the 15th century, records show a notable figure named Pietro Fugazzotto, a respected scholar and teacher who resided in the town of Monreale, near Palermo. Born in 1412, Pietro was known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy.
Another prominent figure bearing the Fugazzotto name was Antonino Fugazzotto, a renowned architect from Messina who lived during the late 16th century. Antonino's most celebrated work was the design and construction of the Baroque-style Chiesa di San Matteo in his hometown, completed in 1591.
Moving into the 17th century, historical records mention a wealthy merchant named Giuseppe Fugazzotto, who operated a successful trading business in Palermo. Giuseppe's name appears in several documents related to trade agreements and transactions with other merchants from various parts of the Mediterranean region.
In the 19th century, a notable figure named Salvatore Fugazzotto emerged as a prominent political activist and advocate for Sicilian independence. Born in 1832 in the town of Caltanissetta, Salvatore played a crucial role in the movement for the liberation of Sicily from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, and later supported the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy.
While the Fugazzotto surname has its roots in Sicily, over the centuries, it has spread to other regions of Italy and beyond, carried by those who migrated or established new settlements. However, the name's origins and earliest documented cases can be traced back to the medieval era on the island of Sicily, where it was likely associated with the baking and trade of traditional Sicilian breads.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fugazzotto
Among Census respondents with the surname Fugazzotto, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Fugazzotto bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Fugazzotto surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.5% · 90
- Two or more races6.7% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.8% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fugazzotto
Fugazzotto appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+2 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,842 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | +2 bearers (+2.0%) | Up 4,842 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Fugazzotto surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #153,590 | 3.1% |
| Count | 102 | 104 | 2.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 16.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fugazzotto bearers went from 102 to 104 (+2.0% change). The surname moved up 4,842 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #153,590.
FAQ
Fugazzotto surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fugazzotto?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Fugazzotto. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Fugazzotto?
Fugazzotto ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Fugazzotto. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Fugazzotto.
Has Fugazzotto become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fugazzotto went from 102 recorded bearers to 104. That is an increase of 2 (+2.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Fugazzotto?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fugazzotto, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Fugazzotto in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.5% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fugazzotto appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.5%), Two or More Races (6.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Fugazzotto (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Fugazzotto mean?
A Sicilian surname derived from an Italian word meaning "refugee" or "emigrant." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Fugazzotto (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Fugazzotto?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Fugazzotto at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.