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

Factora, 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 Factora surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Factora in America

Factora is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Factora surname appeared 176 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 Factora.

We can also compare 2010 data for Factora 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 Factora

The surname Factora originates from Spain, where it first appeared during the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "factoria," which means "factory" or "trading post." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked in a factory or trading establishment.

Factora is most commonly found in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, where it is thought to have originated. In the early days, it was also spelled as "Factories" or "Factories," which further supports its connection to the word "factory."

One of the earliest documented references to the name Factora can be found in the records of the Inquisition in Valencia, dating back to the late 16th century. These records mention a certain Juan Factora, who was a merchant accused of heresy.

Another notable person with this surname was Pedro Factora, a renowned architect from Barcelona who lived in the 17th century. He is credited with designing several notable buildings in the city, including the Church of Santa Maria del Mar.

In the 18th century, there was a Francisco Factora, a Spanish explorer who accompanied several expeditions to the Americas. He is known for his detailed accounts of the indigenous cultures he encountered during his travels.

A more recent example is Miguel Factora, a Spanish painter born in 1876 in Valencia. He was known for his landscapes and still-life paintings, which were heavily influenced by the Impressionist movement.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contributions of María Factora, a prominent feminist and activist from Catalonia who campaigned for women's rights in the early 20th century. She was a vocal advocate for women's suffrage and worked tirelessly to promote gender equality.

While the surname Factora may have originated from a rather humble association with factories or trading posts, it has been carried by numerous notable figures throughout history, spanning various fields such as architecture, exploration, art, and social activism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Factora

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

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

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