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

Falto, 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 Falto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Falto in America

Falto is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Falto surname appeared 100 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 Falto.

The history of the last name Falto

The surname Falto originated in the Iberian peninsula, specifically in the region of Portugal during the 12th century. It is derived from the Latin word "fallitus," which means "deceived" or "mistaken." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who was known for their tendency to make mistakes or be easily deceived.

In the early 13th century, the Falto name appeared in several historical records in the region of Algarve, Portugal. One notable reference is found in the "Livro da Demanda," a medieval Portuguese manuscript that chronicles the establishment of the Kingdom of Portugal.

The earliest recorded bearer of the Falto surname was João Falto, a Portuguese nobleman born in 1215. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Afonso III and was known for his military exploits during the Reconquista, the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors.

Another notable Falto was Rodrigo Falto, a 14th-century Portuguese explorer who accompanied the famed navigator Vasco da Gama on his voyage to India in 1498. Rodrigo Falto played a crucial role in establishing trade relations between Portugal and the Indian subcontinent.

In the 16th century, the Falto name spread beyond Portugal to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One remarkable individual was Catalina Falto, a Spanish woman born in 1525 who became one of the first European settlers in the Americas. She was part of the expedition led by Hernán Cortés and played a significant role in the establishment of the Spanish colonies in Mexico.

During the 17th century, the Falto name gained prominence in England, likely due to Portuguese immigrants or descendants. One notable figure was Sir Thomas Falto, an English politician and landowner born in 1645. He served as a member of parliament and was known for his involvement in the English Civil War.

The surname Falto also has a strong presence in Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. One of the most famous Italians with this name was Lorenzo Falto, a renowned painter and sculptor born in Florence in 1710. His works were highly regarded during the Italian Renaissance and can be found in museums across Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Falto

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

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 Falto 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.

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

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