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

Fugere, 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 Fugere surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fugere in America

Fugere is the 29334th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fugere surname appeared 806 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 Fugere.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fugere 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 Fugere

The surname "FUGERE" is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "fugere," which means "to flee" or "to run away." The name likely referred to an ancestor who had fled from a particular place or situation.

In the early 13th century, the name can be found in records from the Italian city of Florence. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is in a manuscript from 1223, which mentions a man named Giovanni Fugere who was a merchant in the city.

Throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the Fugere family was a prominent one in Florence. They were involved in various trades and professions, including banking and politics. One notable member of the family was Piero Fugere, who served as a diplomat for the Medici family in the 15th century.

As the Fugere family spread out across Italy, different spelling variations emerged, such as Fuggere, Fugiere, and Fugire. These variants can be found in various historical documents from different regions of the country.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Fugere family settled in the town of Fughera, which is located in the region of Emilia-Romagna. It is believed that the town's name may have influenced the spelling of the family's surname in that area.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Fugere was the 17th-century painter, Giovanni Battista Fugere (1597-1668). He was born in Milan and is known for his religious and mythological works, many of which can still be found in churches and galleries throughout Italy.

Another notable figure was the 18th-century philosopher and writer, Antonio Fugere (1718-1792). He was born in Naples and wrote extensively on topics such as ethics and political theory.

In the 19th century, the Fugere family produced several notable military figures. One example is General Luigi Fugere (1826-1901), who fought in the Italian Wars of Independence and later served as a senator in the newly unified Kingdom of Italy.

While the surname Fugere was primarily concentrated in Italy, it also spread to other parts of Europe and the world through migration and various historical events. However, due to its Italian roots, the name remains most prevalent in Italy to this day.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fugere

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

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

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