Explore the Family Name Florida
The meaning of Florida
1. Italian: from a northern variant of the female personal name Fiorita. 2. Hispanic (mainly Philippines): from the female personal name Florida, feminine form of Florido.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Florida in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Florida' has slightly decreased between 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Florida was ranked as the 30,443rd most popular surname in the U.S., and by 2010 it had dropped to the 31,251st rank, marking a decrease of 2.65%. Nonetheless, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 724 in 2000 to 742 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 2.49%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a 7.41% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,443 | #31,251 | -2.65% |
| Count | 724 | 742 | 2.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Florida
When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Florida', the Decennial U.S. Census data shows notable shifts over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic significantly rose by 36.61% and 36.58%, respectively. The proportion of those identifying as White experienced a slight decline of 3.83%, dropping from 67.40% in 2000 to 64.82% in 2010. The Black community also saw a decrease of 19.03%, while the percentage of people identifying with two or more races declined by a substantial 54.04%. The ratio of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.4% | 64.82% | -3.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.67% | 13.21% | 36.61% |
| Black | 12.98% | 10.51% | -19.03% |
| Hispanic | 7.6% | 10.38% | 36.58% |
| Two or More Races | 2.35% | 1.08% | -54.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |