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

Faraci, 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 Faraci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Faraci in America

Faraci is the 23414th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Faraci surname appeared 1,086 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 Faraci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Faraci 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 Faraci

The surname Faraci has its origins in Italy, specifically Sicily. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "faracia," which means "farrier" or "blacksmith." This suggests that the name likely originated from an occupation or trade. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century in Sicily.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Giovanni Faraci, a blacksmith who lived in the town of Palermo, Sicily, in the late 13th century. Records indicate that he was a skilled craftsman and had a successful business.

In the 15th century, the Faraci family gained prominence in the town of Messina, Sicily. Records from the time show that several members of the family held positions of influence within the local government and church.

Girolamo Faraci, born in 1472 in Messina, was a prominent scholar and philosopher during the Renaissance period. He wrote several treatises on philosophy and logic, which were widely studied in universities across Italy.

During the 17th century, the Faraci family expanded beyond Sicily to other parts of Italy. Antonio Faraci, born in 1621 in Naples, was a renowned painter who specialized in religious artwork. His works can be found in several churches throughout Italy.

In the 19th century, Vincenzo Faraci, born in 1832 in Catania, Sicily, was a respected lawyer and politician. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was instrumental in drafting several important laws and legal reforms.

Throughout history, the Faraci name has been associated with various professions, including blacksmiths, artists, scholars, lawyers, and politicians. While the name originated from a specific occupation, it has since become a well-established surname across Italy and other parts of the world where Italian immigrants settled.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Faraci

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

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

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