2000
#9,684
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,077
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.14
Rare Last name
Fasano
Derived from the town of Fasano in southern Italy, likely referring to someone who originated from that location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,260 Americans carry the last name Fasano. That puts it at #10,727 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.95 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 105,139 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fasano 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
3.3K
1 in 105,139
Census rank
#10,727
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,843 bearers of the surname Fasano in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.95 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10727th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fasano, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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The earliest recorded instances of the surname Fasano can be traced back to the 12th century, appearing in various historical documents from the region. One notable mention is found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari, where the name Fasano is listed among the noble families of the area.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fasano
Among Census respondents with the surname Fasano, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Fasano 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 Fasano surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.5% · 2,572
- Hispanic or Latino5.6% · 159
- Two or more races2.3% · 65
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.2% · 34
- Black or African American0.2% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fasano
Fasano 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
#10,372
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,107
+30 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 1.05
Rank movement Down 688 places
2020
#10,727
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,843
-264 bearers (-8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.95
Rank movement Down 355 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,684 | 3,077 | 1.14 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,372 | 3,107 | 1.05 | +30 bearers (+1.0%) | Down 688 places |
| 2020 | #10,727 | 2,843 | 0.95 | -264 bearers (-8.5%) | Down 355 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 Fasano 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 | #10,372 | #10,727 | -3.4% |
| Count | 3,107 | 2,843 | -8.5% |
| Per 100K | 1.05 | 0.95 | -9.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fasano bearers went from 3,107 to 2,843 (-8.5% change). The surname moved down 355 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,372 to #10,727.
FAQ
Fasano surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fasano?
Name Census estimates that about 3,260 living Americans carry the surname Fasano. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 105,139 residents.
How common is Fasano?
Fasano ranks #10,727 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.95 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,843 people with the surname Fasano. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,260), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.95 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.95 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Fasano.
Has Fasano become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fasano went from 3,107 recorded bearers to 2,843. That is a decrease of 264 (-8.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #10,372 to #10,727.
What does the Census say about the background of Fasano?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fasano, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Fasano in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.5% (2,572 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fasano appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.5%), Hispanic (5.6%), Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Fasano (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 Fasano mean?
Derived from the town of Fasano in southern Italy, likely referring to someone who originated from that location. 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 Fasano (0.95 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 Americans have the surname Fasano?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.