Explore the Family Name Fiorito
The meaning of Fiorito
Italian: from the adjective ‘fiorito’ blooming or from the personal name Fiorito derived from this word. Compare Fiore. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Ciro, Salvatore, Carmine, Giuseppe, Luciano, Marco, Matteo, Paolo, Sal.
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How common is the last name Fiorito in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fiorito has experienced a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fiorito was ranked as the 20,055th most popular surname in the United States, with a total count of 1,237 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, it moved to the 20,648th position, an increase of approximately 2.96%. Despite this slight drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Fiorito surname increased by 3.64% to 1,282. The proportion of people named Fiorito per 100,000 population also decreased by 6.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,055 | #20,648 | -2.96% |
| Count | 1,237 | 1,282 | 3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.43 | -6.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fiorito
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fiorito also showed some variations between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the Fiorito surname identified as White, at 92.4% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 90.72% in 2010. The next largest ethnic identity group were those identifying as Hispanic, which saw an increase from 4.45% in 2000 to 5.54% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black also increased during this period, while there was a decrease in those identifying with two or more races. No Fiorito identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.4% | 90.72% | -1.82% |
| Hispanic | 4.45% | 5.54% | 24.49% |
| Black | 0.81% | 1.64% | 102.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.17% | -24.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 0.94% | 16.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |