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

Fuoco, 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 Fuoco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fuoco in America

Fuoco is the 32710th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fuoco surname appeared 702 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 Fuoco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fuoco 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 Fuoco

The surname Fuoco finds its origins in Italy, specifically in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, where it emerged in the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Italian word "fuoco," which means "fire" or "flame." It is believed that the name was initially bestowed upon someone who lived near a forge or had a profession related to fire, such as a blacksmith or a furnace operator.

The earliest documented instances of the Fuoco surname date back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various medieval records and manuscripts from the Piedmont region. One notable reference is found in the Codex Astensis, a collection of historical documents from the city of Asti, which mentions individuals with the Fuoco surname in the year 1280.

In the 14th century, the Fuoco family gained prominence in the city of Turin, where they were involved in the local government and held influential positions. A notable figure from this era was Giovanni Fuoco (1320-1389), a prominent merchant and banker who played a significant role in the economic development of Turin.

During the Renaissance period, the Fuoco surname spread to other regions of Italy, including Tuscany and Lazio. In the 16th century, a branch of the Fuoco family settled in Florence, where they became known for their artistic and literary contributions. One of the most renowned members of this branch was the poet and playwright Girolamo Fuoco (1543-1610), whose works were widely celebrated during the Italian Renaissance.

In the 17th century, the Fuoco surname gained further recognition through the exploits of Antonio Fuoco (1612-1688), a military commander who served in the Venetian army and played a pivotal role in defending the city-state against the Ottoman Empire during the Cretan War.

As the Fuoco family continued to expand and spread throughout Italy, they established themselves in various professions and industries, from agriculture to law and politics. One notable figure in the 19th century was Giuseppe Fuoco (1825-1898), a renowned Italian jurist and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in shaping the country's legal system.

While the surname Fuoco has its roots firmly planted in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich heritage and legacy of this Italian surname, which continues to be carried on by individuals of Fuoco descent today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fuoco

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

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

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