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

Futo, 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 Futo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Futo in America

Futo is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Futo surname appeared 188 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 Futo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Futo 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 Futo

The surname FUTO is believed to have originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It likely derived from the Italian word "futo," meaning "futile" or "useless." The name may have been initially bestowed as a nickname or descriptive surname, perhaps referring to someone perceived as lazy or unproductive.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FUTO can be found in a 14th-century document from the Tuscany region of Italy, where a certain Giovanni FUTO was mentioned as a landowner. This suggests that the name had already established itself within the region by that time.

Another notable figure bearing the surname FUTO was Antonio FUTO, a merchant from Venice who lived in the late 15th century. Historical records indicate that he was involved in the lucrative spice trade between Europe and the East Indies.

In the 16th century, a family by the name of FUTO resided in the town of Montepulciano, located in the Siena province of Tuscany. They were known for their involvement in the local wine industry, which was a significant part of the region's economy.

During the 17th century, a renowned artist named Girolamo FUTO gained recognition for his exceptional fresco paintings adorning various churches and palaces throughout central Italy. His works can still be admired in cities like Florence and Rome.

Another historical figure of note was Antonio FUTO, a military officer who served in the Papal States during the late 18th century. He participated in the defense of Rome against the French Revolutionary forces and was later honored for his bravery and loyalty to the Papal cause.

While the surname FUTO may have originated as a descriptive or pejorative term, its bearers have made notable contributions across various fields throughout history, from art and commerce to military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Futo

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

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

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