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

Furgiuele, 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 Furgiuele surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Furgiuele in America

Furgiuele is the 78567th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Furgiuele surname appeared 243 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 Furgiuele.

We can also compare 2010 data for Furgiuele 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 Furgiuele

The surname FURGIUELE is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the southern region of Calabria. The name dates back to the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

One theory suggests that the name FURGIUELE is derived from the Latin word "furcilla," which means "small fork." This could indicate that the earliest bearers of this name were involved in agricultural or farming activities, possibly using forks or pitchforks as tools.

Another possibility is that the name FURGIUELE has its roots in the Italian word "forgia," meaning "forge." In this case, the name may have been associated with metalworking or blacksmithing professions.

Among the earliest recorded instances of the FURGIUELE surname, there are mentions in several medieval documents from the region of Calabria. For example, a certain Giovanni FURGIUELE was listed as a landowner in a 1396 tax record from the town of Cosenza.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing this surname was Nicola FURGIUELE, a renowned sculptor and architect who contributed to the construction of several churches and public buildings in southern Italy.

Moving into the 17th century, there are records of a Francesco FURGIUELE, who served as a local magistrate in the town of Reggio Calabria between 1632 and 1645.

During the 18th century, the FURGIUELE name gained prominence with the birth of Antonio FURGIUELE (1701-1778), a respected scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on topics ranging from ethics to metaphysics.

Another notable figure was Mariangela FURGIUELE (1825-1892), a social activist and philanthropist who dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the poor and underprivileged in her hometown of Catanzaro.

While the FURGIUELE surname has its roots in southern Italy, it has since spread to other regions and countries through migration and diaspora. However, the name remains relatively uncommon, and its origins trace back to the historical regions of Calabria and the surrounding areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Furgiuele

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

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

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