Fugit
A Latin surname meaning "he flees" or "he runs away".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 308 Americans carry the last name Fugit. That puts it at #75,069 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,112,839 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fugit surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
308
1 in 1,112,839
Census rank
#75,069
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
257
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 257 bearers of the surname Fugit in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 75069th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fugit, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fugit
The surname FUGIT is believed to have originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin word "fugere," which means "to flee" or "to run away." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had fled or escaped from a particular place or situation.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name FUGIT can be found in a 14th-century document from the city of Florence, where a certain Giovanni Fugit was listed as a merchant. This indicates that the name was already in use by that time in the region of Tuscany.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Antonio Fugit was a respected scholar and writer in the city of Venice. He authored several works on philosophy and theology, and his writings were widely circulated throughout Italy and beyond.
During the Renaissance period, the FUGIT name was also associated with a family of artists from the town of Siena. The most famous among them was Girolamo Fugit, a painter who lived from 1518 to 1592. His works can still be found in various churches and galleries in Italy.
In the 17th century, a man named Pietro Fugit gained recognition as a military leader and strategist. He served in the armies of the Papal States and was instrumental in several important battles against the Ottoman Empire.
Another notable figure with the FUGIT surname was Maria Fugit, a 19th-century philanthropist and social reformer from Naples. She dedicated her life and fortune to establishing schools and hospitals for the underprivileged in her city.
Over the centuries, variations of the name FUGIT have been recorded, including Fugiti, Fugitti, and Fugito. These spellings may have originated from different regions or dialects within Italy or could have been influenced by the migration of families bearing the name to other parts of Europe or the world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fugit
Among Census respondents with the surname Fugit, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Fugit bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Fugit surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.4%
- Hispanic or Latino5.1%
- Unknown or suppressed1.5%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Fugit surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #75,069 | -6.2% |
| Count | 258 | 257 | -0.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.10 | 0.09 | -10.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Fugit bearers went from 258 to 257 (-0.4% change). The surname moved down 4,390 positions in the national ranking, going from #70,679 to #75,069.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Fugit
FAQ
Fugit surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Fugit?
The surname Fugit holds position #75,069 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 308 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Fugit surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fugit, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.