Explore the Family Name Fiorella
The meaning of Fiorella
Italian: from the personal name Fiorella, feminine form of Fiorello. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Pietro, Carlo, Carmine, Sal, Valentino.
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How common is the last name Fiorella in the United States?
The surname Fiorella saw increased popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Fiorella ranked 31,464 in terms of popularity but rose to a rank of 27,756 by 2010, indicating an upward trend of about 11.78%. The total count of people with the Fiorella surname also grew from 696 in 2000 to 866 in 2010, a growth rate of approximately 24.43%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Fiorella per 100,000 people climbed from 0.26 to 0.29 during this period, marking an 11.54% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,464 | #27,756 | 11.78% |
| Count | 696 | 866 | 24.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.29 | 11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fiorella
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most people with the Fiorella surname identified as White throughout both 2000 and 2010, making up 94.97% and 94.80% respectively. This shows only a slight decrease of 0.18%. The second largest group self-identified as Hispanic, though this group also saw a marginal decrease from 3.30% to 3.23%. Those identifying with two or more races made up 1.01% in 2000 and slightly increased to 1.04% in 2010. No individuals in either year identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 94.8% | -0.18% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 3.23% | -2.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.04% | 2.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |