2000
#121,058
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Falcetta
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "falce" meaning sickle or scythe, likely referring to an occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Falcetta. 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 Falcetta 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 Falcetta 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 Falcetta, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Falcetta
The surname Falcetta has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is derived from the Italian word "falcetta," which means a small sickle or curved knife used for harvesting crops. This suggests that the name may have originated among families involved in agricultural work or those employed as farmhands or laborers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Falcetta can be found in historical documents from the region of Emilia-Romagna, particularly in the city of Bologna. In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Falcetta was a respected scholar and professor of law at the University of Bologna, known for his contributions to the study of Roman law.
During the Renaissance period, the Falcetta family gained prominence in the city of Florence. Antonio Falcetta, born in 1450, was a renowned painter and fresco artist who worked on various commissioned projects for noble families and churches throughout Tuscany. His works can still be admired in several historic buildings in Florence today.
In the 16th century, the name Falcetta appeared in records from the Veneto region, particularly in the city of Venice. Marco Falcetta, born in 1520, was a skilled glassblower and artisan who worked at the famous Murano Glass Factory, contributing to the renowned Venetian glass-making tradition.
As the centuries progressed, the Falcetta surname spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Campania and Sicily. In the 18th century, Girolamo Falcetta, born in 1712 in Naples, was a respected composer and musician who contributed to the development of the Neapolitan opera genre.
Another notable figure was Giuseppe Falcetta, born in 1805 in Palermo, Sicily. He was a renowned poet and playwright whose works explored themes of Sicilian culture and identity, leaving a lasting impact on the literary landscape of the island.
These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the Falcetta surname throughout history, contributing to various fields such as law, art, glassmaking, music, and literature. The name's agricultural origins and its presence across different regions of Italy reflect the diverse backgrounds and achievements associated with this Italian surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Falcetta
Among Census respondents with the surname Falcetta, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Falcetta 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 Falcetta surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.0% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino7.4% · 8
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Falcetta
Falcetta appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
-7 bearers (-5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,654 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-17 bearers (-13.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,223 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,058 | 132 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.3%) | Down 13,654 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -17 bearers (-13.6%) | Down 16,223 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 Falcetta 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 | #134,712 | #150,935 | -12.0% |
| Count | 125 | 108 | -13.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Falcetta bearers went from 125 to 108 (-13.6% change). The surname moved down 16,223 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #150,935.
FAQ
Falcetta surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Falcetta?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Falcetta. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Falcetta?
Falcetta 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 Falcetta. 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 Falcetta.
Has Falcetta become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Falcetta went from 125 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 17 (-13.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Falcetta?
Among Census respondents with the surname Falcetta, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Falcetta in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.0% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Falcetta appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.0%), Hispanic (7.4%), Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Falcetta (2000, 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 Falcetta mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "falce" meaning sickle or scythe, likely referring to an occupation. 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 Falcetta (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 have the surname Falcetta?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.