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

Faga, 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 Faga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Faga in America

Faga is the 52736th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Faga surname appeared 393 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 Faga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Faga 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 Faga

The surname FAGA originates from the Italian region of Sicily, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Italian word "fago," meaning "beech tree," suggesting a possible association with woodlands or forestry occupations in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the FAGA surname can be traced back to a document from the year 1235, where a certain Guglielmo Faga was mentioned as a landowner in the city of Palermo. This indicates that the FAGA family had already established itself as a prominent local presence during the medieval period.

In the 14th century, the FAGA name appeared in the historical records of the Kingdom of Naples, where a nobleman named Matteo Faga was noted for his involvement in the court of King Robert of Anjou (1309-1343). This suggests that the FAGA family had gained significant social standing and influence by that time.

During the Renaissance period, the FAGA surname gained further recognition through the accomplishments of the renowned artist and architect, Giovanni Faga (1460-1521). Born in Messina, Sicily, Faga's architectural contributions included the design of several churches and palaces in his native city, cementing his legacy as a prominent figure in Italian art and architecture.

Another notable figure was the philosopher and theologian, Antonio Faga (1570-1638), who hailed from the city of Catania. Faga's scholarly works on metaphysics and theology earned him recognition throughout the Italian intellectual circles of the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the FAGA name gained prominence in the field of literature through the works of the poet and playwright, Giuseppe Faga (1720-1785). Born in Palermo, Faga's literary contributions included several acclaimed plays and poetry collections, which were widely celebrated during his lifetime.

Throughout the centuries, the FAGA surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Sicily, with many individuals bearing this name making significant contributions to the cultural, academic, and artistic spheres of Italian society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Faga

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

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

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