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

Falla, 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 Falla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Falla in America

Falla is the 30538th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Falla surname appeared 764 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 Falla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Falla 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 Falla

The surname Falla is of Spanish origin, derived from the word "falla" which means "fault" or "defect" in Spanish. It is believed to have originated as a descriptive nickname for someone with a particular physical or personality trait that was considered a flaw or imperfection.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Falla can be traced back to the 14th century in the region of Valencia, Spain. Historical records suggest that the name was particularly prevalent in the towns of Alzira and Carcaixent, where it was commonly used as a descriptive nickname.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Falla was Pedro Falla, a merchant from Valencia who lived in the late 15th century. His name appears in several business documents and contracts from that time period.

In the 16th century, the surname Falla began to spread beyond the Valencian region as people migrated to other parts of Spain and the Spanish colonies. One notable figure from this era was Juan Falla, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro in the 1530s.

The 17th century saw the rise of several prominent individuals with the surname Falla. Gaspar Falla was a renowned painter from Valencia who specialized in religious art and murals. His works can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.

During the 19th century, the composer Manuel de Falla (1876-1946) brought international recognition to the surname. He was a leading figure in the revival of Spanish music and is considered one of the most influential composers of the early 20th century. His works, such as "Nights in the Gardens of Spain" and "The Three-Cornered Hat," are regarded as masterpieces of Spanish classical music.

Another notable figure from the 19th century was Andrés Falla, a Spanish military officer and politician who played a significant role in the Carlist Wars and served as a deputy in the Spanish parliament.

In more recent times, the surname Falla has been associated with various fields, including literature, sports, and academia. For example, Javier Falla was a Spanish novelist and poet who gained recognition for his works exploring themes of identity and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Falla

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

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

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