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

Furlan, 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 Furlan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Furlan in America

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

The Furlan 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 Furlan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Furlan 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 Furlan

The surname Furlan originated in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy, which borders Austria and Slovenia. Its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "foris," meaning "outside," and is related to the Italian word "foraneo," which refers to someone from outside a particular area or community.

Furlan is believed to have been initially used as a descriptive surname for individuals who had moved to a new location from another region or village. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in a document from the city of Udine, dated 1286, which mentions a certain "Petrus Furlan."

During the Renaissance period, the Furlan surname gained prominence in the Venetian Republic, particularly in the cities of Venice and Trieste. Notable individuals bearing this name include Girolamo Furlan (1536-1610), a renowned painter and architect from Udine, and Jacopo Furlan (1620-1692), a Venetian merchant and diplomat who served as the Republic's ambassador to Constantinople.

In the 17th century, the Furlan family established itself as a respected lineage in the region, with several members holding important positions in the local government and clergy. One such figure was Gaspare Furlan (1688-1768), who served as the Bishop of Udine from 1729 until his death.

As the centuries passed, the Furlan surname spread beyond the borders of Italy, with individuals bearing this name settling in various parts of Europe and the Americas. Francesco Furlan (1839-1918), an Italian-born artist and sculptor, gained recognition for his works in the United States, where he spent a significant portion of his career.

Another notable figure was Vittorio Furlan (1896-1969), an Italian-American businessman and philanthropist born in Trieste. He established the Furlan Foundation, which supported various charitable causes, particularly in the fields of education and healthcare.

Overall, the surname Furlan has a rich history rooted in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy, with a legacy that spans centuries and encompasses individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artists, clergy members, merchants, and philanthropists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Furlan

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

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

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