Explore the Family Name Fortini
The meaning of Fortini
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Fortino. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carlo, Dante, Luciano, Luigi, Marco, Saverio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fortini in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fortini has seen a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,342 in popularity but by 2010, it had dropped to 41,886, a decrease of approximately 22 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 624 to 519, reflecting a reduction of around 17 percent. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also experienced a fall of about 22 percent, moving from 0.23 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,342 | #41,886 | -21.97% |
| Count | 624 | 519 | -16.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.18 | -21.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fortini
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fortini diversified over the decade as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a staggering 95.51 percent of those holding the Fortini surname identified as White, which decreased to 90.75 percent in 2010. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in the number of Hispanic individuals carrying the Fortini name, surging from 1.60 percent in 2000 to 5.20 percent in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races also saw changes, with the former rising from zero to 1.93 percent and the latter slightly declining from 1.76 to 1.54 percent. The census data showed no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Fortini surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.51% | 90.75% | -4.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 5.2% | 225% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 1.54% | -12.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |