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

Fallas, 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 Fallas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fallas in America

Fallas is the 39887th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fallas surname appeared 550 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 Fallas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fallas 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 Fallas

The surname Fallas is believed to have originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Valencia, during the late Middle Ages or early Renaissance period. It is thought to be derived from the Valencian word "falla," which refers to the traditional festival celebrations and satirical monuments known as "fallas" that have been a part of Valencian culture for centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Fallas can be found in the census records of the city of Valencia from the 16th century, where several families with this surname were documented. It is likely that the name was initially given to individuals who were involved in the organization or construction of the fallas celebrations, or perhaps those who lived in areas known for their vibrant fallas traditions.

In the 17th century, the surname Fallas appeared in various historical documents and records related to the city of Valencia and its surrounding areas. For example, in 1643, a man named Juan Fallas was listed as a member of the local guild of carpenters, which was a profession closely associated with the creation of the intricate fallas monuments.

Over time, the surname Fallas spread beyond the Valencian region as families migrated to other parts of Spain and even to the Americas during the colonial era. One notable figure bearing this surname was Pedro Fallas (1685-1758), a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Pacific Northwest region of present-day Canada and the United States.

Another historical figure with the surname Fallas was María Fallas (1780-1854), a Spanish writer and poet from Valencia who gained recognition for her works celebrating Valencian culture and traditions, including the fallas festival.

In the 19th century, the surname Fallas can be found in various records from different parts of Spain, as well as in some Latin American countries. For example, José Fallas (1819-1892) was a prominent businessman and landowner from the town of Jumilla in the region of Murcia, Spain.

It is worth noting that the surname Fallas may have variations in spelling, such as Falla or Falles, due to regional linguistic differences or transcription errors over time. Additionally, there are instances where the surname Fallas may have derived from other sources, such as a place name or an occupation, but the connection to the Valencian fallas tradition remains a strong possibility for many bearers of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fallas

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

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

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