Explore the Family Name Florentine
The meaning of Florentine
Americanized form of Italian Fiorentino or Florentino.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Florentine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Florentine has seen a decrease in popularity in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 38,587th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 42,308th spot, a decline of about 9.64%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 539 in 2000 to 513 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 4.82%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the trend was consistent, with a 15% drop from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,587 | #42,308 | -9.64% |
| Count | 539 | 513 | -4.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Florentine
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Florentine is predominantly White, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 94.43% of those with this surname identified as White, although this proportion decreased slightly to 90.25% by 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in the percentage of Hispanic and Black identities tied to the surname, rising from 2.23% to 3.90%, and 1.67% to 3.51%, respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races also saw a marginal increase from 1.48% to 1.56%. However, there were no records of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.43% | 90.25% | -4.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 3.9% | 74.89% |
| Black | 1.67% | 3.51% | 110.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.56% | 5.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |