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

Falzarano, 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 Falzarano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Falzarano in America

Falzarano is the 30165th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Falzarano surname appeared 777 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 Falzarano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Falzarano 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 Falzarano

The surname Falzarano has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Basilicata, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "falzo," meaning "false" or "counterfeit," and the suffix "-arano," which may have indicated a place of origin or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Falzarano name can be found in the historical documents of the town of Pisticci, located in the province of Matera, Basilicata. In the late 16th century, a family bearing this surname was mentioned in connection with a land dispute, suggesting their presence in the area at that time.

In the 17th century, the Falzarano name appeared in various records from the nearby town of Bernalda, also in the province of Matera. This included parish records and local tax documents, indicating a well-established presence of the family in the region.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Falzarano surname spread to other parts of Southern Italy, including the neighboring regions of Calabria and Puglia. Records from this period show Falzaranos involved in various professions, such as agriculture, artisanry, and small business ventures.

Notable individuals with the Falzarano surname include Giuseppe Falzarano (1810-1878), a prominent lawyer and politician from Bernalda, who served as a deputy in the Sardinian Parliament. Another was Vincenzo Falzarano (1865-1932), a renowned sculptor and painter from Pisticci, whose works can be found in several churches and public buildings throughout Southern Italy.

In the 20th century, the Falzarano family continued to make their mark in various fields. Raffaele Falzarano (1920-2005) was a highly respected educator and author from Bernalda, known for his contributions to the study of local history and folklore. Additionally, Antonio Falzarano (1945-2018) was a prominent architect and urban planner from Matera, responsible for several iconic buildings and urban development projects in the region.

It is worth noting that variations in the spelling of the surname, such as Falzarano, Falzarana, and Falzarano, can be found in historical records, reflecting the regional dialects and transcription practices of the time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Falzarano

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

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

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