Explore the Family Name Finocchio
The meaning of Finocchio
Italian: metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of fennel, finocchio (from Late Latin fenuculum). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Domenic, Carlo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Finocchio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Finocchio saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 36,381st in 2000, it fell to 41,234th place by 2010—a decline of over 13%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 581 to 528, a reduction of roughly 9%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Finocchio per 100k decreased by about 18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,381 | #41,234 | -13.34% |
| Count | 581 | 528 | -9.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Finocchio
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Finocchio, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there was a noticeable shift between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White—96.39% in 2000 and 94.70% in 2010—there was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.89% to 3.79%. Interestingly, in 2010, some individuals with this surname started identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, while none did in 2000. Conversely, those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.38% to zero during this period. There were no individuals that identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 94.7% | -1.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 3.79% | 100.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |