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

Falaniko, 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 Falaniko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Falaniko in America

Falaniko is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Falaniko surname appeared 114 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 Falaniko.

The history of the last name Falaniko

The surname FALANIKO has its origins in the Balkan region, specifically in the area that is now modern-day Croatia. It is believed to have emerged in the 15th century and is thought to be derived from the Croatian word "falanka," which means "a small farm or homestead."

The name was likely first used to identify individuals who lived on or owned such a small farm or homestead. It is possible that the name evolved from an earlier spelling, such as "Falanyka" or "Falanich," as the spelling of surnames was often fluid and inconsistent in earlier centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FALANIKO can be found in a land registry document from the town of Dubrovnik, dated 1472. The document mentions a certain "Marko Falaniko" as the owner of a parcel of land near the city.

In the 16th century, the name appears to have spread beyond Croatia to other parts of the Balkans, including Bosnia and Serbia. A notable bearer of the name from this period was Ivan Falaniko, a Serbian merchant and landowner who lived from around 1520 to 1588.

As the name spread, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. In some regions, it was written as "Falanich" or "Falanich," while in others, it was pronounced with a more guttural "kh" sound, as in "Falaniko."

Another significant figure in the history of the name was Marko Falaniko, a Croatian military commander who fought against the Ottoman Empire in the late 16th century. He was known for his bravery and tactical skills in several battles against the Turks.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have gained some prominence in the Republic of Venice, which controlled parts of the Dalmatian coast. A notable Venetian bearer of the name was Giuseppe Falaniko, a merchant and diplomat who served as the Venetian consul in Constantinople (now Istanbul) in the 1660s.

As the centuries passed, the name continued to be found throughout the Balkan region, with bearers in various walks of life, from farmers and artisans to soldiers and scholars. One prominent figure from the 19th century was Nikola Falaniko, a Serbian linguist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages.

It is also worth noting that the name FALANIKO has been associated with several place names in the Balkans, particularly in Croatia and Bosnia. For example, there is a village called Falaniko in the Dalmatian hinterland, which may have been named after an early settler with the surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Falaniko

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

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 Falaniko 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.

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

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