Explore the Family Name Fidanza
The meaning of Fidanza
Italian: from Old Tuscan fidanza ‘trust’, probably applied as an omen or well-wishing name or a nickname for an honest reliable person. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Agostino, Antonio, Carmine, Franco, Gianni, Nino.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fidanza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fidanza experienced a slight change in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 61,207th most common surname and by 2010, it had slipped to 63,068th, marking a decrease of 3.04%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with the Fidanza last name increased from 307 to 317, a growth of 3.26%. The proportion of the population with this surname remained constant at 0.11 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #63,068 | -3.04% |
| Count | 307 | 317 | 3.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fidanza
Regarding its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Fidanza surname identify as White. In 2000, 99.35% of Fidanzas were White, decreasing slightly to 97.48% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.35% | 97.48% | -1.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |