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

Fabi, 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 Fabi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fabi in America

Fabi is the 71886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fabi surname appeared 271 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 Fabi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fabi 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 Fabi

The surname Fabi has its origins in Italy, dating back to the ancient Roman era. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "faba," which means "bean," suggesting a possible connection to agricultural or culinary occupations.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Fabi can be found in ancient Roman texts, referring to the Fabii, a prominent Roman family known for their military and political achievements. The Fabii were a patrician gens (clan) that played a significant role in the history of Rome, with several members holding important positions and leaving their mark on the city's development.

In the 5th century BC, the Fabii clan famously participated in the Battle of the Cremera, where they suffered a devastating defeat against the Veientes. This event was recorded in various historical accounts, including Livy's "Ab Urbe Condita" (History of Rome).

Over the centuries, the surname Fabi has been documented in various regions of Italy, particularly in the central and northern parts of the country. It is believed to have originated in the Lazio region, which includes the city of Rome, and later spread to other areas through migration and trade.

One notable individual bearing the surname Fabi was Fabrizio Fabi (1945-2022), an Italian singer-songwriter and musician who achieved significant success in the 1970s and 1980s with his folk-rock style. He released numerous albums and was renowned for his poetic lyrics and melodies.

Another famous figure was Giovanni Fabi (1714-1792), an Italian architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Rome, including the Church of Sant'Apollinare and the Palazzo Braschi.

In the literary world, Lucilio Fabi (1624-1704) was an Italian poet and writer from Urbino, known for his works in Latin and Italian. He was a member of the Accademia degli Incolti and contributed to the advancement of literature during the Baroque period.

Additionally, the Fabi surname has been associated with several place names in Italy, such as Fabrica di Roma (a town in the province of Viterbo) and Fabrica di Cugnoli (a village in the province of Pescara), suggesting a potential connection between the surname and these locations.

Throughout history, the surname Fabi has been documented in various records, including birth, marriage, and death registers, as well as historical documents and chronicles, reflecting its long-standing presence in Italian culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fabi

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

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

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