Explore the Family Name Forino
The meaning of Forino
Italian: 1. from a short form of the personal name Cristoforino, a pet form of Cristoforo (see Cristofaro). 2. perhaps a nickname for a rogue or thief, from Latin fur, furis (Italian furino ‘cunning’, ‘wily’). This sense is believed to lie behind the placename Forino, in Avellino province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Carmine, Domenic, Gaetana, Luigi.
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How common is the last name Forino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Forino has slightly decreased in rank from 61,855 in 2000 to 63,698 in 2010, representing a change of -2.98. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.3, from 303 to 313 within the same period. The proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.11 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #63,698 | -2.98% |
| Count | 303 | 313 | 3.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forino
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Forino. In 2000, most individuals identified as White (93.73%), followed by a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (4.29%). By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White had slightly decreased to 90.73% while the percentage of Hispanics dropped marginally to 4.15%. Notably, in 2010, some individuals reported having two or more ethnic identities, accounting for 3.51% of the Forino population. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.73% | 90.73% | -3.2% |
| Hispanic | 4.29% | 4.15% | -3.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |