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

Farrales, 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 Farrales surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Farrales in America

Farrales is the 75799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Farrales surname appeared 254 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 Farrales.

We can also compare 2010 data for Farrales 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 Farrales

The surname Farrales has its origins in Spain, and it can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "farral," which was a term used to describe the act of transporting goods or merchandise by boat or ship.

The earliest known record of the Farrales surname dates back to 1487, where it was documented in the town of Seville, which was a major port city and a hub for trade and commerce during that time period. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals or families involved in maritime activities or the transportation of goods.

In the 16th century, the Farrales name appeared in several historical documents and records from various regions of Spain, including Catalonia and Andalusia. Some of these records included mentions of individuals named Juan Farrales and Pedro Farrales, who were involved in trade and maritime activities.

The name Farrales is also closely linked to the town of Farrales, located in the province of Almería, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is possible that the surname originated from this place name, which could have been derived from the Arabic word "farrah," meaning "joy" or "happiness."

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the Farrales surname. One such individual was Rodrigo Farrales (1520-1589), a Spanish navigator and explorer who was part of the expeditions led by Francisco Pizarro to the Americas. Another prominent figure was María Farrales (1678-1742), a Spanish philanthropist and patron of the arts, known for her support of various cultural initiatives in Madrid.

Other historical figures with the Farrales surname include:

1. Diego Farrales (1505-1568), a Spanish soldier who participated in the conquest of Mexico and later became a landowner in the region of Nuevo León.
2. Catalina Farrales (1625-1701), a Spanish painter and artist known for her religious works and portraits commissioned by the Spanish nobility.
3. Antonio Farrales (1770-1832), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later served as the Governor of Puerto Rico.
4. Juana Farrales (1845-1912), a Spanish educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded several schools for girls in Seville.
5. Luis Farrales (1890-1968), a Spanish architect and urban planner who contributed to the design and development of several cities in Spain and Latin America.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Farrales

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

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

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