2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Facciani
An Italian surname derived from the words "faccia" and "facciata," meaning someone associated with a facade or front wall.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Facciani. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Facciani surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Facciani in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Facciani, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Facciani
Among Census respondents with the surname Facciani, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Facciani bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Facciani surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.8% · 114
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 4
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Facciani
Facciani appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
+6 bearers (+5.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,334 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-5 bearers (-4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,195 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.1%) | Down 3,334 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.0%) | Down 7,195 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Facciani surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #135,593 | #142,788 | -5.3% |
| Count | 124 | 119 | -4.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Facciani bearers went from 124 to 119 (-4.0% change). The surname moved down 7,195 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #142,788.
FAQ
Facciani surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Facciani?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Facciani. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Facciani?
Facciani ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Facciani. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Facciani.
Has Facciani become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Facciani went from 124 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Facciani?
Among Census respondents with the surname Facciani, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Facciani in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.8% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Facciani appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.8%), Hispanic (3.4%), Two or More Races (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Facciani (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Facciani mean?
An Italian surname derived from the words "faccia" and "facciata," meaning someone associated with a facade or front wall. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Facciani (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Facciani?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.