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

Falo, 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 Falo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Falo in America

Falo is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Falo surname appeared 166 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 Falo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Falo 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 Falo

The surname FALO is believed to have originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is thought to have derived from the Latin word "falco," which means "falcon." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify someone who worked with falcons or had some association with these birds of prey.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the FALO surname can be found in a document from the 13th century, which mentions a certain Guido FALO, a nobleman from the region of Tuscany. This suggests that the name had already established itself in parts of central Italy by that time.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Giovanni FALO was recorded as being a respected scholar and philosopher in the city of Florence. He is known to have written several treatises on various subjects, including one on the art of falconry, which may have been a nod to the origins of his surname.

During the Renaissance period, the FALO name gained further recognition with the birth of Raffaello FALO in 1480, a renowned painter and artist who was celebrated for his intricate frescoes and murals. His works can still be seen in several churches and palaces throughout Italy.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Lucrezia FALO was documented as being a prominent figure in the Venetian Republic. She was a skilled diplomat and played a crucial role in negotiating trade agreements between Venice and other Mediterranean powers.

Another significant individual with the FALO surname was Girolamo FALO, born in 1612, who was a renowned architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing several iconic structures in Rome, including the famous Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers) in the Piazza Navona.

Over the centuries, the FALO surname has been found in various regions of Italy, with some variations in spelling, such as Fallo, Falio, or Fallio. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained relatively consistent, linked to the falcon and the profession or association with these majestic birds.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Falo

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

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

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