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

Furia, 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 Furia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Furia in America

Furia is the 40856th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Furia surname appeared 534 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 Furia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Furia 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 Furia

The surname Furia originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "furia," which means fury or rage. This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a fiery or tempestuous personality.

The earliest known record of the Furia name dates back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the cities of Florence and Siena. It is believed that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in the intense political and military conflicts that characterized the Italian city-states during that time.

In the 14th century, the Furia family gained prominence in Siena, with several members holding important positions in the local government and military. One notable figure was Neri di Donato Furia, a respected merchant and banker who lived from 1325 to 1398.

The surname Furia appears in several historical documents from the Renaissance period, including the tax records of Florence and the archives of the Medici family. This suggests that the Furia family had achieved a certain level of wealth and influence during that era.

During the 16th century, the Furia name spread to other parts of Italy, such as Rome and Naples. One notable bearer of the name was Francesco Furia, a humanist scholar and librarian who lived from 1541 to 1611. He is known for his work in preserving and studying ancient manuscripts.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Furia family established itself in Sicily, where they became prominent landowners and participated in the island's cultural and political life. One notable member was Antonio Furia, a poet and playwright who lived from 1634 to 1702.

Over the centuries, the Furia surname has been associated with various fields, including the arts, literature, and academia. For example, Domenico Furia, born in 1796, was a renowned philologist and librarian who made significant contributions to the study of ancient texts.

Another notable figure was Antonio Furia, a 19th-century Italian painter and engraver, known for his landscapes and scenes from rural life. He lived from 1806 to 1884.

In the 20th century, the Furia name gained recognition in the field of cinema. Mario Furia, born in 1919, was an Italian film director and screenwriter who worked extensively in the Italian neorealist movement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Furia

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

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

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