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

Furillo, 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 Furillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Furillo in America

Furillo is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Furillo surname appeared 104 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 Furillo.

The history of the last name Furillo

The surname FURILLO is believed to have originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is likely derived from the Italian word "furillo," which means "sly" or "cunning." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who was considered to be particularly crafty or clever.

The earliest known recorded instances of the FURILLO surname can be traced back to the regions of Campania and Calabria in southern Italy. In particular, the name appears in historical records from the cities of Naples and Reggio Calabria as early as the 14th century.

One notable early bearer of the FURILLO name was Giacomo Furillo, a merchant and banker who lived in Naples in the late 15th century. He was known for his successful business ventures and his involvement in local politics.

In the 16th century, the FURILLO surname spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Lazio and Abruzzo. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled differently, such as "Furillo" or "Furilli."

Another prominent figure with the FURILLO surname was Giovanni Battista Furillo, a renowned painter and sculptor who lived in Rome in the 17th century. He is best known for his religious works and his contributions to the Baroque art movement.

In the 19th century, the FURILLO name gained recognition outside of Italy with the birth of Antonio Furillo, a Italian-American musician and composer who was born in Naples in 1858. He later immigrated to the United States and became known for his operatic compositions and performances.

Other notable individuals with the FURILLO surname include Mario Furillo, an Italian-American baseball player who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1950s, and Enrico Furillo, an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian parliament in the late 20th century.

While the FURILLO surname originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and diaspora. However, the name remains most prevalent in Italy, particularly in the southern regions where it first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Furillo

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

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 Furillo 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.

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

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