Explore the Family Name Furno
The meaning of Furno
Italian: metonymic occupational name for a baker or smith, from furno ‘oven’ (from Latin furnus). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Aldo, Dino, Gaetano, Luigi, Sal.
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How common is the last name Furno in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Furno has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Furno was ranked 43,875th in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had dropped to 46,138th, marking a 5.16% decrease. The count of people bearing the surname also slightly decreased from 463 in 2000 to 462 in 2010, representing a marginal change of -0.22%. The proportion per 100k people also fell by 5.88% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,875 | #46,138 | -5.16% |
| Count | 463 | 462 | -0.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Furno
In regards to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Furno, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals identify as White. In 2000, 97.19% of the Furnos identified as White, while in 2010 this percentage decreased slightly to 95.02%, reflecting a small change of -2.23%. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.51% in 2000 to 2.81% in 2010 (an 86.09% increase). No Furnos identified as being of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 95.02% | -2.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.81% | 86.09% |
| 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% |