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

Fumero, 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 Fumero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fumero in America

Fumero is the 51066th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fumero surname appeared 408 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 Fumero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fumero 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 Fumero

The surname Fumero has its origins in Italy, originating in the northern regions of the country during the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "fumo," meaning smoke or vapor, suggesting a potential connection to occupations related to burning or smoking materials.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Fumero name can be found in the Catasto, a historical tax record from the Republic of Venice, dating back to the 15th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as Fumiero and Fumaro, indicating potential regional variations or scribal errors.

In the 16th century, records from the city of Genoa mention a prominent family with the surname Fumero, who were involved in maritime trade and commerce. Historical accounts suggest that this family played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of the region during that time.

Moving forward to the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Fumero surname was Giovanni Battista Fumero, a renowned artist and fresco painter from the city of Turin. His works adorned numerous churches and palaces throughout northern Italy, cementing his legacy as a skilled artisan of the Baroque period.

In the 18th century, the Fumero name gained further recognition with the birth of Antonio Fumero (1722-1798), a celebrated Italian jurist and legal scholar. His treatises on civil law and jurisprudence were widely studied and influential in shaping the legal landscape of the time.

Another noteworthy individual with the Fumero surname was Giulia Fumero (1865-1928), a pioneering Italian educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several educational institutions in her native Sicily and played a pivotal role in promoting equal educational opportunities for girls and women.

The Fumero name has also been associated with various place names throughout Italy, such as Fumero di Verres in the Aosta Valley and Fumero di Cavour in the province of Turin. These place names may have influenced the spread and adoption of the surname in those regions.

While the Fumero surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, the rich history and legacy of this surname remain firmly grounded in the Italian peninsula, where it has left an indelible mark across various fields, from the arts and academia to law and social reform.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fumero

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

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

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