2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Fugina
A variant spelling of the Italian surname derived from the province of Foggia.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Fugina. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fugina 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Fugina in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fugina, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fugina
The surname FUGINA is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Veneto, during the late Middle Ages or the Renaissance period. It is likely derived from the Italian word "fugina," which means "forge" or "smithy," suggesting a connection to the metalworking trade or profession.
One of the earliest known records of the FUGINA surname can be found in the Venetian archives dating back to the 15th century, where it appears in various spellings such as "Fugina," "Fughina," and "Fugena." This indicates that the name was well-established in the Venetian region during that time.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Battista FUGINA (1523-1602) was a renowned goldsmith and metalworker from Venice. His works were highly regarded and can still be found in various museums and private collections across Italy.
Another notable bearer of the FUGINA surname was Agostino FUGINA (1670-1745), a respected architect from the city of Vicenza. He was known for his contributions to the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the Veneto region.
During the 18th century, the FUGINA surname appeared in several historical records from the town of Bassano del Grappa, located in the province of Vicenza. Among these records was a mention of a family named FUGINA who owned a successful blacksmith workshop in the town.
In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Antonio FUGINA (1815-1892) was a celebrated painter and teacher from the city of Verona. His works were widely acclaimed for their realistic portrayal of everyday life and landscapes in the Veneto region.
Another notable FUGINA was Maria FUGINA (1880-1962), a renowned opera singer from the city of Padua. She performed in various prestigious opera houses across Europe and was particularly acclaimed for her interpretations of the works of Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini.
While the FUGINA surname is relatively uncommon outside of Italy, it has maintained a strong presence in the Veneto region, where it continues to be associated with the metalworking and artistic traditions of the area.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fugina
Among Census respondents with the surname Fugina, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Fugina 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 Fugina surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.6% · 115
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fugina
Fugina appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-8 bearers (-6.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,963 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+3 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 361 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.5%) | Down 15,963 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.6%) | Up 361 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 Fugina 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 | #143,149 | #142,788 | 0.3% |
| Count | 116 | 119 | 2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fugina bearers went from 116 to 119 (+2.6% change). The surname moved up 361 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #142,788.
FAQ
Fugina surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fugina?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Fugina. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Fugina?
Fugina ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 119 people with the surname Fugina. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Fugina.
Has Fugina become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fugina went from 116 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 3 (+2.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #143,149 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Fugina?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fugina, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Fugina in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.6% (115 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fugina appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.6%), Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Fugina (2000, 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 Fugina mean?
A variant spelling of the Italian surname derived from the province of Foggia. 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 Fugina (0.04 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 surname Fugina?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.