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

Familia, 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 Familia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Familia in America

Familia is the 22924th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Familia surname appeared 1,116 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 Familia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Familia 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 Familia

The surname "FAMILIA" has its origins in Italy, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "familia," meaning "family" or "household." The name was likely originally used as a descriptive term for a large or prominent family within a community.

In some historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries, variations of the spelling, such as "Famiglio" and "Familiare," can be found, reflecting the evolution of the name over time. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "FAMILIA" appears in a census record from the city of Naples in 1524, where a certain Giovanni FAMILIA is listed as a merchant.

The name gained further recognition in the 17th century when Antonio FAMILIA, a renowned painter from the Italian Renaissance period, became known for his fresco works in churches throughout Rome and Florence. Antonio FAMILIA was born in 1598 and died in 1672.

Another notable bearer of the name was Giuseppe FAMILIA, a philosopher and scholar who lived in the late 18th century. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy were widely studied and debated in academic circles of the time. Giuseppe FAMILIA was born in 1745 and passed away in 1812.

In the 19th century, the FAMILIA name appears in records related to the Italian unification movement. One such figure was Vincenzo FAMILIA, a patriot and revolutionary who fought against the Bourbon monarchy in Naples. Vincenzo FAMILIA was born in 1819 and died in 1892.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the FAMILIA name also gained prominence in the field of literature. Maria FAMILIA, a celebrated novelist and poet, was born in 1875 and wrote several acclaimed works exploring themes of love, loss, and the human condition. She passed away in 1942.

Another literary figure with the surname FAMILIA was Carlo FAMILIA, a playwright and screenwriter who made significant contributions to the Italian film industry in the mid-20th century. Carlo FAMILIA was born in 1910 and died in 1978.

While the surname "FAMILIA" has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and cultural exchange. However, its rich history and connections to notable individuals in various fields remain deeply rooted in its Italian origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Familia

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

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

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