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

Farro, 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 Farro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Farro in America

Farro is the 32710th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Farro surname appeared 702 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 Farro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Farro 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 Farro

The surname Farro is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the northern regions of Italy during the medieval period. The name is believed to have originated from the Italian word "farro," which refers to a type of ancient wheat grain that was widely cultivated in the region.

In the early days, surnames were often derived from occupations, physical traits, or locations associated with an individual or family. The surname Farro may have been initially adopted by those involved in the cultivation or trade of this particular wheat variety, or perhaps by those residing in areas known for its production.

Historical records suggest that the name Farro can be found in various medieval documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, particularly in regions such as Lombardy, Piedmont, and Emilia-Romagna. One notable early reference is found in the Estimo Ducale, a tax record from the city of Milan in the 15th century, which lists several individuals with the surname Farro.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Farro dates back to the 12th century, with mentions of a certain Guglielmo Farro, a landowner from the town of Novara in the Piedmont region. Another notable figure was Giovanni Farro, a merchant and trader from the city of Genoa, who lived in the late 14th century.

Throughout the centuries, the Farro surname has been associated with various influential individuals. One notable example is Antonio Farro, a renowned sculptor from Milan who lived during the 16th century and was known for his exquisite works in marble and terracotta.

In the 17th century, the Farro family gained prominence in the city of Turin, where they were involved in the silk trade. Carlo Farro, born in 1625, was a prominent silk merchant and patron of the arts, known for his support of local artists and cultural institutions.

Another notable figure was Gioacchino Farro, a military officer and diplomat who served in the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century. He was recognized for his bravery and strategic acumen and was awarded various honors for his service.

While the Farro surname has its roots in Italy, over time, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the name remains predominantly concentrated in Italy, particularly in the northern regions, where it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Farro

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

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

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