Explore the Family Name Fiorillo
The meaning of Fiorillo
Italian (southern): from a pet form of the personal name Fiore. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Nunzio, Salvatore, Antonio, Carmine, Maddalena, Rocco, Angelo, Antimo, Carlo, Cosimo, Domenic, Lorenzo.
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How common is the last name Fiorillo in the United States?
The surname Fiorillo has maintained a consistent level of popularity in the United States over the past decade, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 17,823 and this ranking remained unchanged in 2010. While the rank stayed the same, the number of individuals with the Fiorillo surname increased by 8.43% from 1,448 to 1,570 during this period. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 1.85%, from 0.54 to 0.53.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,823 | #17,823 | 0% |
| Count | 1,448 | 1,570 | 8.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.53 | -1.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fiorillo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fiorillo also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 94.61% to 93.44%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 20.56%, rising from 4.28% to 5.16%. Additionally, a small number of individuals identify as being of two or more races, decreasing from 0.97% to 0.83%. Interestingly, in 2010, some Fiorillos started identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, even though this category was at 0 in 2000. Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.61% | 93.44% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 4.28% | 5.16% | 20.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 0.83% | -14.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |