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

Funari, 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 Funari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Funari in America

Funari is the 27678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Funari surname appeared 869 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 Funari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Funari 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 Funari

The surname Funari is of Italian origin, originating from the region of Tuscany in the central part of the country. The name dates back to the 13th century and is believed to be derived from the Italian word "fune," which means "rope" or "cord." It is thought that the name was initially given to someone who worked as a rope maker or a person involved in a similar trade related to ropes and cords.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Funari can be found in the historic records of the city of Florence, where a person named Guido Funari is mentioned in a document dated 1287. This document relates to a property transaction, indicating that the Funari family was already established in the area during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the records of the nearby town of Siena, where a certain Niccolò Funari is listed as a member of the local guild of rope makers. This provides further evidence of the occupational origins of the surname and its association with the rope-making trade.

During the Renaissance period, the Funari family gained prominence in the city of Florence, with several members holding important positions in the local government and becoming influential merchants. One notable figure was Andrea Funari, a successful banker and diplomat who lived in the late 15th century and served as an ambassador for the city-state of Florence.

In the 16th century, the name Funari is found in the records of the Vatican, where a papal servant named Giacomo Funari is mentioned as working in the service of Pope Clement VII. This suggests that some members of the Funari family had migrated to Rome and gained employment within the Catholic Church.

Another prominent individual with the surname Funari was Francesco Funari, a renowned architect and engineer who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was responsible for designing several important buildings in Rome, including the Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria and the Palazzo Borghese.

As the Funari family spread throughout Italy and beyond, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Funaro, Funari, and Funero. These variations can be found in historical records from different regions of Italy, as well as in other countries where Italian immigrants settled.

Throughout history, the surname Funari has been associated with a diverse range of professions and occupations, from rope makers and merchants to architects, bankers, and members of the clergy. Despite its humble origins, the name has achieved a degree of prominence and recognition, reflecting the influential roles played by various individuals bearing this surname over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Funari

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

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

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