2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Falivene
An occupational Italian surname derived from the word "fabbro," meaning a blacksmith or metalworker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Falivene. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Falivene 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Falivene in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Falivene, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Falivene
The surname Falivene originated in Italy, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "felix," meaning happy or fortunate, and was likely a descriptive surname given to an individual or family with a cheerful or optimistic demeanor.
The earliest known records of the Falivene name can be found in historical documents from the Italian regions of Campania and Lazio, dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. During this time, variations of the spelling, such as Faliveni and Falivena, were also commonly used.
One of the earliest documented references to the Falivene surname can be found in a 1326 census record from the town of Capua, near Naples, which lists a family by the name of Falivene. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by the early 14th century.
In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the Falivene name was Giulio Falivene, a renowned painter from Naples who was active between 1460 and 1520. His works included frescoes and altarpieces commissioned for churches throughout southern Italy.
Another historical figure with the Falivene surname was Gaspare Falivene, a 16th-century scholar and philosopher from the town of Salerno. Born in 1525, Falivene wrote several treatises on logic and metaphysics, which were influential in academic circles of the time.
During the 17th century, the Falivene name appeared in records from the town of Gaeta, located in the province of Latina. A prominent family in the area, the Falivenes were landowners and involved in local governance.
In the 18th century, a notable Falivene was Domenico Falivene, a composer and organist born in Naples in 1718. He composed numerous sacred works and served as the organist at several churches in the city.
Another Falivene of historical significance was Giuseppe Falivene, a 19th-century lawyer and politician from Campania. Born in 1815, he was elected to the Italian Parliament and played a role in the unification of Italy.
These examples illustrate the rich history and geographical spread of the Falivene surname throughout Italy, particularly in the southern regions, over several centuries. While the name may have originated from a descriptive term, it has become a prominent Italian surname with a long and distinguished lineage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Falivene
Among Census respondents with the surname Falivene, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Falivene 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 Falivene surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.4% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 5
- Two or more races3.5% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Falivene
Falivene 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
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+4 bearers (+4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,608 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+11 bearers (+10.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,287 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+4.0%) | Down 5,608 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.6%) | Up 10,287 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 Falivene 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 | #156,044 | #145,757 | 6.6% |
| Count | 104 | 115 | 10.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Falivene bearers went from 104 to 115 (+10.6% change). The surname moved up 10,287 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #145,757.
FAQ
Falivene surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Falivene?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Falivene. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Falivene?
Falivene ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Falivene. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Falivene.
Has Falivene become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Falivene went from 104 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 11 (+10.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Falivene?
Among Census respondents with the surname Falivene, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (3.5%). 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 Falivene in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.4% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Falivene appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.4%), Hispanic (4.3%), Two or More Races (3.5%). 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 Falivene (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 Falivene mean?
An occupational Italian surname derived from the word "fabbro," meaning a blacksmith or metalworker. 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 Falivene (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 Americans have the surname Falivene?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.