Explore the Family Name Furnari
The meaning of Furnari
Italian (southern): 1. habitational name from Furnari in Messina province, Sicily. 2. occupational name for a baker, from Late Latin furnarius, a derivative of furnus ‘oven’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Mario, Vito, Carmelo, Domenic, Filippo, Gilda, Ignazio, Luigi, Mariano, Rosario.
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How common is the last name Furnari in the United States?
According to the data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Furnari has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Furnari was ranked as the 23657th most popular surname in the United States, with 999 recorded instances. By 2010, it had slipped in rank to 25202nd, with only 983 instances reported. This represents a decline of 1.6% over the decade, and a drop in proportion per 100,000 people from 0.37 to 0.33, resulting in an overall popularity change of -10.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,657 | #25,202 | -6.53% |
| Count | 999 | 983 | -1.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.33 | -10.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Furnari
The ethnic identity associated with the Furnari surname also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, based on the information from the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group identifying as Furnari remained predominantly White, albeit with a slight decrease of 1.15%, falling from 94.99% to 93.90%. Additionally, the Hispanic representation increased notably by 36.9%, rising from 2.9% to 3.97%. Individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races also experienced an increase of 13.33%, going from 0.9% to 1.02%. Interestingly, 2010 saw a small percentage (0.51%) of Furnaris identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, a category that was not represented in 2000. Conversely, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.99% | 93.9% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 3.97% | 36.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.02% | 13.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |