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

Carfagno, 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 Carfagno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carfagno in America

Carfagno is the 30013th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carfagno surname appeared 782 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 Carfagno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carfagno 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 Carfagno

The surname Carfagno has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of the country, and dates back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "carfactus," which means "carved" or "sculpted," suggesting that the name may have originally referred to a skilled craftsman or sculptor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Carfagno can be found in a document from the city of Naples, dated 1204. This document mentions a certain Giovanni Carfagno, who was a respected stonemason in the region. It is likely that his ancestors were also involved in similar crafts, leading to the adoption of the surname.

In the 13th century, the name Carfagno appeared in various records from the town of Salerno, located in the Campania region of Italy. These records include mentions of several members of the Carfagno family, who were active in the local trade and commerce sectors.

A notable figure bearing the surname Carfagno was Antonio Carfagno, a renowned painter who lived in the 15th century. Born in the city of Bari in 1428, he is best known for his religious works and frescoes that adorned several churches in southern Italy. Antonio Carfagno's artistic contributions helped to establish the name's association with creativity and artistic expression.

Another influential individual with the surname Carfagno was Giulio Carfagno, a philosopher and scholar who lived in the 16th century. Born in Naples in 1520, he authored several treatises on ethics and moral philosophy, which gained recognition throughout Italy and beyond.

In the 17th century, the Carfagno family spread to other parts of Italy, with records indicating their presence in cities like Rome and Florence. One notable member from this period was Luca Carfagno, a skilled architect who was involved in the construction of several notable buildings in Rome during the 1670s.

As the centuries passed, the Carfagno surname continued to be associated with various professions and trades, including artisans, merchants, and intellectuals. While not as widespread as some other Italian surnames, the name Carfagno has maintained its presence throughout the country, particularly in the southern regions where it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carfagno

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

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 Carfagno 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 Carfagno 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 Carfagno was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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