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

Fasano, 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 Fasano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fasano in America

Fasano is the 10372nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fasano surname appeared 3,107 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Fasano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fasano 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 Fasano

The surname Fasano has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern region of Apulia (Puglia). The name is derived from the town of Fasano, located in the province of Brindisi, Apulia. The town's name is believed to have its roots in the Latin word "faseolus," meaning "bean."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Fasano can be traced back to the 12th century, appearing in various historical documents from the region. One notable mention is found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari, where the name Fasano is listed among the noble families of the area.

During the Middle Ages, the Fasano family played a significant role in the political and economic life of Apulia. Several members of the family held important positions within the local administration and were involved in trade and commerce.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Fasano was Nicola Fasano, a wealthy merchant who lived in the 13th century. He was renowned for his trading ventures throughout the Mediterranean and his support of the local arts and culture.

In the 15th century, the name Fasano appeared in the "Libro Rosso di Bari," an important historical document that recorded the names of prominent families in the city of Bari. This suggests that the Fasano family had established itself as a respected lineage in the region.

Another notable figure with the surname Fasano was Domenico Fasano, a 16th-century scholar and philosopher. He was born in Fasano in 1520 and studied at the University of Naples, where he later became a professor of philosophy. Domenico Fasano authored several works on logic and metaphysics, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 17th century, Giuseppe Fasano, a Baroque painter, gained recognition for his religious paintings and frescoes adorning numerous churches in Apulia. His works can still be admired in several towns and cities in the region.

During the 18th century, the Fasano family continued to play a role in the local politics and economy of Apulia. One member, Antonio Fasano, served as the mayor of Fasano in the late 1700s, leaving a lasting impact on the town's development.

In the 19th century, the Fasano surname spread beyond the borders of Apulia as family members migrated to other parts of Italy and abroad. One notable figure from this period was Girolamo Fasano, a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several landmark buildings in Naples.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fasano

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

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

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