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

Farra, 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 Farra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Farra in America

Farra is the 31656th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Farra surname appeared 730 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 Farra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Farra 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 Farra

The surname FARRA is believed to have originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "farra," which means "wheat" or "grain." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked with grains or lived in an area known for its wheat production.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname FARRA can be found in the historic city of Genoa, where a family by that name was documented in the 14th century. Records from this time period show that the FARRA family held a respected position within the city's merchant class.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni FARRA (1422-1498) was a renowned scholar and philosopher from the Italian city of Ferrara. His writings on moral philosophy and ethics were widely studied during the Renaissance era.

The surname FARRA also appeared in various manuscripts and records throughout the Italian regions of Tuscany and Umbria during the 16th and 17th centuries. One example is the Florentine artist and architect, Giulio FARRA (1564-1636), who was credited with the design of several churches and palaces in the city of Florence.

As the FARRA name spread across Italy, it also found its way to other parts of Europe. In the 18th century, a French military officer named Pierre FARRA (1712-1786) served under King Louis XV and played a significant role in the French and Indian War.

Another prominent figure with the surname FARRA was the Italian composer and violinist, Giuseppe FARRA (1785-1863), who was renowned for his operatic compositions and violin concertos during the Romantic period.

While the surname FARRA is primarily associated with its Italian roots, it has also been adopted by families in other countries over the centuries. However, its origins can be traced back to the fertile regions of Italy, where the name was likely first bestowed upon those who cultivated the land and worked with grains.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Farra

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

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

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