2000
#93,841
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 181
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Faraldo
A Spanish surname derived from the Latin word "farel," meaning "of or relating to grain."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 198 Americans carry the last name Faraldo. That puts it at #108,965 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,731,083 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Faraldo 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
198
1 in 1,731,083
Census rank
#108,965
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
173
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 173 bearers of the surname Faraldo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 108965th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Faraldo, the largest self-reported group is White at 52.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (43.4%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Faraldo
The surname Faraldo originated in the region of Galicia, located in the northwestern corner of Spain, and it can be traced back to the 12th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Latin word "faraldus," which means "red-haired" or "reddish." This suggests that the name was initially given as a nickname to someone with reddish hair or a reddish complexion.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Faraldo can be found in a medieval manuscript from the year 1215, which mentions a nobleman named Pedro Faraldo. This document provides evidence that the name was already in use during the early 13th century in the Galician region of Spain.
The Faraldo name has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the most prominent figures was Diego Faraldo, a 16th-century Spanish navigator and explorer who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his famous voyage around the world. Diego Faraldo was born in 1490 and played a crucial role in the expedition, serving as a pilot and cartographer.
Another notable bearer of the Faraldo surname was Juan Faraldo, a 17th-century Spanish military leader and governor of the Philippines. Born in 1623, Juan Faraldo served as the Governor of the Philippines from 1677 to 1678 and was known for his efforts in strengthening the colony's defenses against pirate attacks.
In the 18th century, Antonio Faraldo y Ramos, born in 1742, was a renowned Spanish architect who designed several significant buildings in Galicia, including the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and the Monastery of San Martín Pinario.
Moving into the 19th century, Ramón Faraldo y Romero, born in 1825, was a notable Galician writer and journalist who played a significant role in promoting the Galician language and culture. He founded several literary magazines and contributed to the development of Galician literature.
Throughout its history, the Faraldo surname has been associated with various geographical locations within the region of Galicia, such as Faraldo (a parish in the municipality of Vigo), Faro de Faraldo (a lighthouse in the province of A Coruña), and Montes de Faraldo (a mountain range in the province of Pontevedra).
While the surname Faraldo has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and emigration. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found in various countries, particularly those with significant Spanish or Galician diaspora communities.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Faraldo
Among Census respondents with the surname Faraldo, the largest self-reported group is White at 52.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (43.4%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Faraldo 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 Faraldo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White52.6% · 91
- Hispanic or Latino43.4% · 75
- Two or more races1.7% · 3
- Black or African American1.2% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.2% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Faraldo
Faraldo 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
#100,791
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 179
-2 bearers (-1.1%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 6,950 places
2020
#108,965
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 173
-6 bearers (-3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 8,174 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #93,841 | 181 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #100,791 | 179 | 0.06 | -2 bearers (-1.1%) | Down 6,950 places |
| 2020 | #108,965 | 173 | 0.06 | -6 bearers (-3.4%) | Down 8,174 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 Faraldo 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 | #100,791 | #108,965 | -8.1% |
| Count | 179 | 173 | -3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.06 | -3.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Faraldo bearers went from 179 to 173 (-3.4% change). The surname moved down 8,174 positions in the national ranking, going from #100,791 to #108,965.
FAQ
Faraldo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Faraldo?
Name Census estimates that about 198 living Americans carry the surname Faraldo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,731,083 residents.
How common is Faraldo?
Faraldo ranks #108,965 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 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 173 people with the surname Faraldo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (198), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 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 Faraldo.
Has Faraldo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Faraldo went from 179 recorded bearers to 173. That is a decrease of 6 (-3.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #100,791 to #108,965.
What does the Census say about the background of Faraldo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Faraldo, the largest self-reported group is White at 52.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (43.4%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Faraldo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 52.6% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Faraldo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (52.6%), Hispanic (43.4%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Faraldo (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 Faraldo mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the Latin word "farel," meaning "of or relating to grain." 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 Faraldo (0.06 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 people have the last name Faraldo?
See how many people have the last name Faraldo on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.