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

Facen, 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 Facen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Facen in America

Facen is the 69392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Facen surname appeared 283 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 Facen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Facen 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 Facen

The surname FACEN originates from the northern regions of Italy, specifically the Piedmont and Lombardy areas, tracing its roots back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "facetus," meaning "witty" or "pleasant," suggesting that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname bestowed upon an ancestor with a charming or humorous personality.

During the Middle Ages, the name FACEN appeared in various medieval records and manuscripts, such as the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of charters and documents from the Campania region. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was found in a document dated 1098, which mentioned a certain Guglielmo Facen, a landowner from the town of Vercelli.

In the 13th century, the name gained prominence through the exploits of Giacomo Facen, a renowned poet and troubadour from Milan. Born in 1215, Giacomo's poetic works were widely celebrated throughout the Italian courts, and his influence helped to establish the FACEN name as a recognized literary lineage.

The 14th century saw the rise of the Facen family in the city of Genoa, where they established themselves as influential merchants and bankers. Notably, Luca Facen (1298-1372) was a prominent financier who played a pivotal role in financing the maritime expeditions of the Republic of Genoa.

As the centuries progressed, the FACEN name spread to other regions of Italy and beyond. One notable figure was Antonio Facen (1571-1638), a Venetian architect who contributed to the design and construction of several iconic buildings in Venice, including the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore.

In the 18th century, the FACEN name found its way to the Americas through the immigration of Italian families seeking new opportunities. One such individual was Giuseppe Facen (1745-1812), who settled in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and became a successful landowner and cattle rancher.

Throughout history, the FACEN surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and military leaders. For example, Emilio Facen (1876-1942) was an Italian painter renowned for his landscape and portrait works, while Giulio Facen (1892-1971) was a decorated general in the Italian Army during World War II.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Facen

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

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

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