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

Facundo, 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 Facundo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Facundo in America

Facundo is the 16809th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Facundo surname appeared 1,698 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Facundo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Facundo 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 Facundo

The surname Facundo has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "facundus," which means "eloquent" or "fluent in speech." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals known for their oratory skills or their ability to communicate effectively.

In the early days, the name was primarily concentrated in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura, where it was commonly used among the local population. Historical records indicate that the name appears in various documents and manuscripts from the 13th century onwards, although its exact origins remain somewhat obscure.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Facundo can be found in the Libro de la Montería, a hunting treatise compiled in the 14th century during the reign of King Alfonso XI of Castile. This document lists several individuals with the surname, suggesting its widespread use among the nobility and landowners of the time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name gained prominence with several notable figures bearing the surname Facundo. Among them was Juan Facundo Riaño y Gamboa (1539-1609), a Spanish soldier and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Chile and served as the Governor of Tucumán in present-day Argentina.

Another prominent individual was Bernardo Facundo de Velasco (1608-1686), a Spanish painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits. His artistic contributions earned him recognition in the court of King Philip IV.

In the 19th century, the name reached new heights with the Argentine military leader and caudillo, Juan Facundo Quiroga (1788-1835). Known as "El Tigre de los Llanos" (The Tiger of the Plains), he played a significant role in the civil wars that followed Argentina's independence and became a symbol of the gaucho culture.

Another noteworthy figure was Juan Facundo Riaño (1829-1901), a Spanish scholar and art historian who served as the director of the South Kensington Museum (now the Victoria and Albert Museum) in London. His contributions to the study of Spanish art and culture were widely acclaimed.

Throughout its history, the surname Facundo has maintained a strong presence, particularly in Spain and Latin American countries like Argentina, where it continues to be associated with influential individuals across various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Facundo

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

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

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