2000
#13,308
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.78
Rare Last name
Falzone
Derived from the Italian word "falzone," meaning a sickle or scythe, likely referring to a farmer or agricultural worker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,336 Americans carry the last name Falzone. That puts it at #14,153 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 146,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Falzone surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.3K
1 in 146,727
Census rank
#14,153
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,037 bearers of the surname Falzone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14153rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Falzone, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Falzone
Among Census respondents with the surname Falzone, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Falzone bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Falzone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.1% · 1,855
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 112
- Two or more races2.6% · 53
- Black or African American0.4% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Falzone
Falzone appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#14,172
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,119
+18 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.72
Rank movement Down 864 places
2020
#14,153
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,037
-82 bearers (-3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.68
Rank movement Up 19 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #13,308 | 2,101 | 0.78 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #14,172 | 2,119 | 0.72 | +18 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 864 places |
| 2020 | #14,153 | 2,037 | 0.68 | -82 bearers (-3.9%) | Up 19 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Falzone surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,172 | #14,153 | 0.1% |
| Count | 2,119 | 2,037 | -3.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.72 | 0.68 | -5.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Falzone bearers went from 2,119 to 2,037 (-3.9% change). The surname moved up 19 positions in the national ranking, going from #14,172 to #14,153.
FAQ
Falzone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Falzone?
Name Census estimates that about 2,336 living Americans carry the surname Falzone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 146,727 residents.
How common is Falzone?
Falzone ranks #14,153 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,037 people with the surname Falzone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,336), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.68 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.68 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Falzone.
Has Falzone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Falzone went from 2,119 recorded bearers to 2,037. That is a decrease of 82 (-3.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #14,172 to #14,153.
What does the Census say about the background of Falzone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Falzone, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Falzone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.1% (1,855 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Falzone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.1%), Hispanic (5.5%), Two or More Races (2.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Falzone (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Falzone mean?
Derived from the Italian word "falzone," meaning a sickle or scythe, likely referring to a farmer or agricultural worker. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Falzone (0.68 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Falzone?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Falzone at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.