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

Fusari, 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 Fusari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fusari in America

Fusari is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fusari surname appeared 157 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 Fusari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fusari 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 Fusari

The surname Fusari is of Italian origin, originating from the northern regions of Italy, particularly in areas around Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "fusus," meaning "spindle," which was a tool used for spinning thread or yarn. This connection suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, associated with individuals involved in the textile or weaving industries.

The earliest known records of the Fusari name date back to the 13th century, with references found in various municipal archives and historical documents. One notable mention is in the "Liber Censuum" of the city of Parma, where a certain Guglielmo Fusari is listed as a landowner in 1279.

During the Renaissance period, the Fusari family gained prominence in the city of Modena, where they were involved in various trades and professions. In the 16th century, a prominent member of the family was Bernardino Fusari (c. 1500-1570), a renowned painter and fresco artist who worked on several churches and palaces in Modena and its surrounding areas.

Another notable figure bearing the Fusari name was Gian Battista Fusari (1647-1711), an Italian architect and engineer from Bologna, who is best known for his work on the Chiesa di San Domenico in Modena, as well as several other architectural projects throughout northern Italy.

In the 19th century, the Fusari name gained recognition in the field of medicine with Vincenzo Fusari (1818-1894), an Italian physician and pathologist from Ravenna, who made significant contributions to the study of plant diseases and is credited with identifying several fungal pathogens.

Moving into the 20th century, one of the most notable individuals with the Fusari surname was Cesare Fusari (1912-1992), an Italian military officer and resistance fighter during World War II. He played a crucial role in the Italian Resistance movement against the Nazi occupation and was awarded the Medaglia d'Oro al Valor Militare, Italy's highest military honor, for his bravery and leadership.

Throughout history, variations of the Fusari name have been documented, such as Fusaro, Fusari, and Fusaro, reflecting regional dialects and local pronunciation variations. The name has also been associated with certain place names in northern Italy, such as the town of Fusaro near Naples, which may have contributed to the development of the surname in that area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fusari

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

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

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