Explore the Family Name Fulgenzi
The meaning of Fulgenzi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Fulgenzio (from Latin Fulgentius, from fulgens ‘shining, brilliant’), borne by a Christian saint who lived in the 5th–6th centuries. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Gilda, Guido, Lelio.
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How common is the last name Fulgenzi in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fulgenzi experienced a slight dip in rank from 2000 to 2010, slipping from 60,706 to 62,531, marking a -3.01% change. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the Fulgenzi surname increased from 310 in 2000 to 320 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 3.23%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable over the decade at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #62,531 | -3.01% |
| Count | 310 | 320 | 3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fulgenzi
When examining the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Fulgenzi, information from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identified as White, with a slight decrease from 87.10% in 2000 to 85.31% in 2010. There was an increase among those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 10.97% in 2000 to 13.44% in 2010. However, representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0% for both years studied. The category of Two or More Races saw a decline from 1.61% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.1% | 85.31% | -2.06% |
| Hispanic | 10.97% | 13.44% | 22.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |