2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Faraco
A surname of Italian origin, possibly derived from a geographic location or occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Faraco. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Faraco 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Faraco in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Faraco, the largest self-reported group is White at 53.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (41.4%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Faraco
The surname FARACO originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania. Its roots can be traced back to the 13th century, deriving from the Latin word "faracus," which means "bold" or "daring." The name was likely given to individuals who exhibited these qualities or lived in areas known for their bravery.
In the 14th century, the name FARACO appeared in several historical records, including the chronicles of the city of Naples. One notable mention was in a document from 1376, which referred to a landowner named Guglielmo FARACO.
The earliest recorded example of the surname FARACO dates back to the 15th century. In 1487, a man named Antonio FARACO was mentioned in a legal document from the town of Salerno, where he was involved in a property dispute.
During the Renaissance period, the FARACO name gained prominence in the arts and literature. One notable figure was Girolamo FARACO (1508-1584), a renowned poet and humanist from Naples. His works, which celebrated the beauty of his native city, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.
In the 17th century, the FARACO family established a stronghold in the town of Sarno, near Naples. This area was known for its fertile lands and vineyards, and the FARACO name became associated with the region's wine production. One prominent member of the family was Vincenzo FARACO (1620-1698), a successful vintner whose wines were enjoyed by the nobility of Naples.
The 18th century saw the rise of a military officer named Carlo FARACO (1745-1812). He served in the Napoleonic Wars and gained recognition for his bravery on the battlefield. After his retirement, he wrote a memoir detailing his experiences, which became a valuable historical record of the era.
In the 19th century, the FARACO name spread beyond Italy as members of the family immigrated to other parts of the world. One notable figure was Giuseppe FARACO (1825-1892), who settled in Argentina and became a respected businessman and landowner in the region of Mendoza.
Throughout its history, the surname FARACO has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including literature, viticulture, military service, and entrepreneurship. While the name has its roots in Italy, it has since spread across continents, carrying with it the legacy of courage and determination that defined its origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Faraco
Among Census respondents with the surname Faraco, the largest self-reported group is White at 53.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (41.4%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Faraco 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 Faraco surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White53.4% · 62
- Hispanic or Latino41.4% · 48
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Faraco
Faraco 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
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+2 bearers (+1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,179 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,920 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.7%) | Down 7,179 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 2,920 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 Faraco 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 | #142,108 | #145,028 | -2.1% |
| Count | 117 | 116 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Faraco bearers went from 117 to 116 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 2,920 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #145,028.
FAQ
Faraco surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Faraco?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Faraco. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Faraco?
Faraco ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Faraco. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Faraco.
Has Faraco become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Faraco went from 117 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Faraco?
Among Census respondents with the surname Faraco, the largest self-reported group is White at 53.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (41.4%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Faraco in the 2020 Census, accounting for 53.4% (62 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Faraco appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (53.4%), Hispanic (41.4%), Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Faraco (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 Faraco mean?
A surname of Italian origin, possibly derived from a geographic location or occupation. 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 Faraco (0.04 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 many Americans have the surname Faraco?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.