2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Faino
A surname of Italian origin, possibly derived from the Latin word "faina" meaning "beech marten."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Faino. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Faino 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Faino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Faino, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Faino
The surname FAINO is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to derive from the Latin word "faina," which means "beech tree," suggesting that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived near or worked with beech trees.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the FAINO surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Florence, where a family bearing this name was mentioned in a document dated 1367. This document referred to a land transaction involving a certain Giovanni FAINO, indicating that the name was already established in the region at that time.
During the Renaissance period, the FAINO name gained prominence in various fields, including the arts and literature. Notably, Pietro FAINO (1472-1542) was a renowned painter from Siena, known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches throughout Tuscany.
In the 16th century, the FAINO surname also appeared in the context of academic and scholarly pursuits. Antonio FAINO (1529-1598), a philosopher and theologian from Florence, was highly regarded for his writings on metaphysics and ethics.
As the centuries progressed, the FAINO name continued to spread across Italy and beyond. In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing this surname was Carlo FAINO (1720-1795), a renowned architect from Verona who designed several landmark buildings in his hometown and other cities in the Veneto region.
Another prominent individual with the FAINO surname was Giuseppe FAINO (1845-1912), an Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies and played a significant role in the unification of Italy.
While the FAINO name has its roots in Italy, it has since been carried by families across various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. The name's etymology reflects its connection to the natural world, specifically the beech tree, and its enduring presence in historical records highlights its longstanding heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Faino
Among Census respondents with the surname Faino, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Faino 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 Faino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.7% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 4
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Faino
Faino appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-4 bearers (-3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,682 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.6%) | Down 3,682 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 Faino 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 | #147,253 | #150,935 | -2.5% |
| Count | 112 | 108 | -3.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Faino bearers went from 112 to 108 (-3.6% change). The surname moved down 3,682 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #150,935.
FAQ
Faino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Faino?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Faino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Faino?
Faino ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Faino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Faino.
Has Faino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Faino went from 112 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Faino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Faino, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Faino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.7% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Faino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.7%), Hispanic (3.7%), Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Faino (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 Faino mean?
A surname of Italian origin, possibly derived from the Latin word "faina" meaning "beech marten." 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 Faino (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 are called Faino?
You can see how many people have the last name Faino on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.