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

Faúndez, 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 Faúndez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Faúndez in America

Faúndez is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Faúndez surname appeared 116 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 Faúndez.

The history of the last name Faúndez

The surname Faundez originated from Spain, specifically from the Castilian region, during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the old Spanish word "fauno," which means "faun" or "satyr" in mythology, referring to a half-man, half-goat creature associated with forests and nature.

The earliest recorded instances of the Faundez surname can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various documents and records from the region of Castile. It is possible that the name was initially given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who was considered to have a wild or uncivilized nature, akin to the mythological faun.

One notable historical reference to the Faundez surname is found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census-like document from the 14th century that recorded landowners and their properties in the regions of Castile, León, and Galicia. The name appears in several entries, indicating that some Faundez families held land and property during that time.

In the 16th century, a Juan Faundez was recorded as a prominent merchant and trader from Seville, who was involved in the lucrative spice trade with the Americas and other Spanish colonies. Another notable Faundez was Diego Faundez de Villarroel, a Spanish writer, mathematician, and philosopher who lived from 1691 to 1768 and was known for his satirical works.

As the Faundez surname spread throughout Spain and its territories, it also evolved into various spellings and variations, such as Faúndez, Faúndiz, and Faúndiz de Villarroel. Some of these variations may have been influenced by regional dialects or the adoption of place names.

Other individuals with the Faundez surname who made significant contributions include:

1. Margarita Faundez (1915-2011), a Chilean painter and sculptor known for her abstract and surrealist works.
2. Julio Faundez Allier (1931-2020), a renowned Salvadoran jurist and scholar who specialized in international human rights law.
3. Cristián Faundez (born 1985), a Chilean professional tennis player who has competed in various ATP tournaments.
4. Antonio Faundez-Zanuy (born 1947), a Spanish engineer and academic, known for his contributions in the field of biometric recognition systems.
5. Beatriz Faundez (born 1959), a Chilean writer and journalist who has published several novels and short story collections.

While the Faundez surname may have originated from a descriptive nickname related to mythological creatures, it has become a well-established and respected name throughout various Spanish-speaking regions, with individuals bearing this surname making significant contributions in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Faúndez

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

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 Faúndez 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.

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

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