Find out how popular the last name Acfalle is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Acfalle.

Acfalle, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Acfalle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acfalle in America

Acfalle is the 72568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acfalle surname appeared 268 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Acfalle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Acfalle to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Acfalle

The surname ACFALLE originated in France, tracing its roots back to the medieval period around the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "ac," meaning oak, and "falle," referring to a small valley or clearing, suggesting that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near an oak-filled valley or clearing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ACFALLE surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership and taxation compiled in 1086 under the order of William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Acfalla," indicating its presence in Norman-controlled regions of England during that time.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the ACFALLE surname was Renaud ACFALLE, a French nobleman and landowner born in 1215 in the Normandy region. Historical records indicate that Renaud played a significant role in the local governance of his region and was involved in various disputes over land and property rights.

Another prominent individual with the ACFALLE name was Jean ACFALLE, a 15th-century French merchant and trader who lived from 1432 to 1498. Jean was known for his successful business ventures, particularly in the import and export of fine textiles between France and other European regions.

During the 16th century, the ACFALLE surname gained recognition through the works of Jacques ACFALLE, a French poet and philosopher born in 1535 in the Burgundy region. His collection of poems and philosophical writings, published in 1578, explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition, earning him a respected place among Renaissance thinkers.

In the 17th century, the ACFALLE name was carried by Marie ACFALLE, a prominent French educator and advocate for women's education. Born in 1622 in Paris, Marie established one of the first schools for girls in the city, providing educational opportunities for women during a time when such endeavors were rare.

The 18th century saw the rise of Pierre ACFALLE, a French military officer and strategist who served in the French Revolutionary Wars. Born in 1758, Pierre's tactical expertise and leadership on the battlefield earned him numerous accolades and promotions within the French army.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acfalle

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Acfalle.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Acfalle was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Acfalle has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Acfalle was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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