Explore the Family Name Fumagalli
The meaning of Fumagalli
Italian: nickname meaning ‘poultry thief’, from fumare ‘to smoke’ (slang meaning: ‘to steal’) + galli ‘roosters’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fumagalli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fumagalli has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname rose from 77,742 in the year 2000 to 76,768 in the year 2010, marking a growth rate of 1.25%. In terms of count, there were 229 individuals with the Fumagalli surname in 2000 and this number rose to 250 by 2010, indicating an increase of 9.17%. The proportion per 100k people remained unchanged at 0.08 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #76,768 | 1.25% |
| Count | 229 | 250 | 9.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fumagalli
The ethnicity distribution of individuals with the Fumagalli surname also showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a decrease from 90.83% to 88.00% over the decade. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which went up from 7.42% to 10.40%, marking a significant change of 40.16%. The proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stagnant throughout the decade, with no recorded individuals identifying within these ethnic groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.83% | 88% | -3.12% |
| Hispanic | 7.42% | 10.4% | 40.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |