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

Falso, 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 Falso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Falso in America

Falso is the 62359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Falso surname appeared 321 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 Falso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Falso 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 Falso

The surname "FALSO" has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "falsus," which means "false" or "deceitful." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who was perceived as dishonest or untrustworthy.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often adopted based on physical characteristics, occupations, or personal traits. The use of "FALSO" as a surname suggests that it may have been initially applied to someone who was known for their deceptive behavior or tendency to bend the truth.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "FALSO" can be found in various Italian documents and records from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable example is Giovanni Falso, a merchant from Venice who lived in the late 14th century and is mentioned in several trade records from that era.

In the 15th century, the surname "FALSO" appears in the historic Catasto Fiorentino, a tax record maintained by the Florentine government. This document lists several individuals with the surname "FALSO," indicating that the name had become established in the region by that time.

One prominent individual with the surname "FALSO" was Antonio Falso (1451-1528), a renowned Italian painter and sculptor from Palermo, Sicily. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Italy, and he is considered a significant figure in the Italian Renaissance art movement.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Falso (1558-1630), a Jesuit priest and theologian from Naples. He was known for his writings on moral theology and his involvement in the Catholic Reformation movement.

In the 17th century, Giulio Falso (1612-1680) was a prominent Italian architect and engineer from Rome. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome.

During the 18th century, Pietro Falso (1728-1804) was a respected Italian jurist and legal scholar from Milan. He authored several influential works on civil law and served as a judge in the Milanese court system.

Throughout the centuries, the surname "FALSO" has been found in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Sicily, Naples, Rome, and Milan. It has also been carried by individuals from different social and professional backgrounds, ranging from artists and clergy to architects and legal scholars.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Falso

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

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

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