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

Futa, 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 Futa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Futa in America

Futa is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Futa surname appeared 160 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 Futa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Futa 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 Futa

The surname FUTA is believed to have its roots in Italy, originating from the Latinized version of the Old Italian word "futa," which translates to "refuge" or "shelter." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived in or near a place of refuge or a sheltered area.

During the medieval period, the FUTA surname can be traced back to various regions of northern Italy, particularly in the regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. It is likely that the name was initially adopted by families who resided in or near fortified settlements or areas that provided safety and shelter during times of conflict or unrest.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the FUTA surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Langobardiae, a collection of historical documents dating back to the 8th century. This text references a nobleman named Guido FUTA, who held lands in the region of Piedmont during the latter part of the 9th century.

In the 11th century, the name appears in the Cartulario Genovese, a compilation of medieval records from the Republic of Genoa. Here, a certain Oberto FUTA is mentioned as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city-state.

During the Renaissance period, the FUTA surname gained further recognition with the birth of the Italian painter and architect, Giovanni Battista FUTA (1504-1562). Born in the town of Vigevano, near Milan, FUTA was renowned for his contributions to the design and construction of several notable churches and palaces throughout northern Italy.

Another notable figure with the FUTA surname was the 17th-century philosopher and mathematician, Gian Domenico FUTA (1619-1692). Originally from the city of Turin, FUTA was a prominent member of the Accademia delle Scienze di Torino and made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and logic.

In the 18th century, the FUTA name was associated with the Italian composer and violinist, Giuseppe FUTA (1741-1810). Born in the town of Casale Monferrato, FUTA was a respected virtuoso and composer of his time, known for his works in the Baroque and early Classical styles.

The FUTA surname has also been linked to various place names throughout Italy, such as the village of Futa in the province of Reggio Emilia, and the Futa Pass, a mountain pass located in the Apennine Mountains between the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Futa

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

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

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