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

Falzone, 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 Falzone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Falzone in America

Falzone is the 14172nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Falzone surname appeared 2,119 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Falzone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Falzone 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 Falzone

The surname Falzone originated in Sicily, Italy, and can be traced back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "falco," meaning falcon, and the suffix "-one," which denotes a larger-than-normal size or intensity. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone with a striking resemblance to a falcon or someone known for their keen eyesight or hunting skills.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Falzone can be found in the Monreale Codex, a 12th-century manuscript from the Benedictine monastery in Monreale, Sicily. The name appears in several property records and legal documents from that time period.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Guglielmo Falzone (born around 1220) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Palermo. He was known for his involvement in the local silk trade and his philanthropic endeavors, including the construction of a chapel dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi.

During the Renaissance, the Falzone family gained prominence in the city of Messina. One member, Andrea Falzone (1450-1522), was a renowned architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and fortifications in the region.

In the 17th century, a painter named Pietro Falzone (1620-1692) from Trapani, Sicily, gained recognition for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in churches and museums throughout Italy.

Another notable individual with the surname Falzone was Giuseppe Falzone (1795-1868), a Sicilian patriot and revolutionary who fought against the rule of the Bourbon monarchy. He played a significant role in the Sicilian revolution of 1848 and later served as a member of the Italian parliament.

While the surname Falzone originated in Sicily, it has since spread to other parts of Italy and beyond. However, its roots and historical significance remain deeply connected to the island of Sicily and its rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Falzone

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Falzone, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!