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

Facciani, 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 Facciani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Facciani in America

Facciani is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Facciani surname appeared 124 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 Facciani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Facciani 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 Facciani

The surname Facciani is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the 14th century in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. The name is derived from the Italian word "faccia," meaning "face," and is believed to have been initially used as a descriptive surname for individuals with distinctive facial features or occupations related to facial appearances, such as barbers or sculptors.

One of the earliest documented references to the Facciani name can be found in the records of the city of Florence from the late 14th century, where a family named Facciani is mentioned as residing in the San Giovanni district. This early record suggests that the name had already established itself as a distinguishable surname by that time.

In the 15th century, the Facciani name appears in various historical records from the city of Bologna, where members of the family held prominent positions in the local government and trade guilds. A notable individual from this era was Giovanni Facciani, a wealthy merchant and banker who lived from 1420 to 1492, and was known for his philanthropic contributions to the city's religious institutions.

As the name spread across Italy, different regional variations in spelling emerged, such as Facchiani, Faccini, and Facchini. These variations often reflected local dialects and pronunciation patterns. One prominent figure from this period was Antonio Faccini, a renowned architect and sculptor from Mantua, who lived from 1542 to 1609 and was responsible for designing several notable churches and palaces in northern Italy.

In the 17th century, the Facciani name gained further recognition with the birth of Benedetto Facciani (1624-1708), a celebrated painter from the city of Genoa. His works, which included religious paintings and portraits, can still be found in various churches and art galleries across Italy.

Another notable individual with this surname was Francesca Facciani (1772-1852), a prominent operatic soprano from Milan. She performed in some of the most prestigious theaters across Europe during the early 19th century and was celebrated for her vocal range and dramatic performances.

The Facciani surname has continued to be present throughout Italy, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, including arts, literature, and academia. While the specific origins and meanings of surnames can sometimes be lost over time, the Facciani name remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and history of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Facciani

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

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

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