2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Fausone
An Americanized spelling of an Italian surname derived from a place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Fausone. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fausone 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Fausone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fausone, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.5%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fausone
The surname Fausone is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the region of Calabria in southern Italy. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, between the 11th and 15th centuries.
One of the earliest records of the name Fausone can be found in a document from the late 13th century, which mentions a certain "Nicolaus Fausone" from the town of Cosenza in Calabria. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "faux," meaning "throat" or "gullet," possibly referring to an ancestor's occupation or physical characteristic.
In the 14th century, there are mentions of a family bearing the Fausone name in the town of Rogliano, also in Calabria. This suggests that the name had spread to different parts of the region by that time.
During the Renaissance period, the Fausone family gained some prominence in the city of Naples. One notable figure was Giovanni Battista Fausone (1528-1591), a renowned philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Naples and wrote several influential works on logic and metaphysics.
Another individual of note was Tommaso Fausone (1670-1743), a skilled architect who designed several churches and palaces in the Baroque style, including the Church of Santa Maria della Sapienza in Naples.
In the 18th century, the name Fausone was also found in Sicily, where a branch of the family had settled. One member, Francesco Fausone (1745-1820), was a respected jurist and served as a judge in the city of Palermo.
Moving into the 19th century, there are records of a Fausone family in the town of Bari, in the Apulia region of southern Italy. Notably, Giuseppe Fausone (1819-1892) was a prominent politician and statesman who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a role in the unification of Italy.
While the surname Fausone is not among the most common in Italy, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and can be found in various regions of the country, particularly in the south. The name's origins and its bearers have contributed to various fields, including philosophy, architecture, law, and politics, leaving a lasting impact on Italian history and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fausone
Among Census respondents with the surname Fausone, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.5%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Fausone 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 Fausone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.9% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino8.5% · 10
- Two or more races4.2% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fausone
Fausone 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
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
+7 bearers (+5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,497 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-8 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,648 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+5.9%) | Down 2,497 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 9,648 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 Fausone 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 | #133,863 | #143,511 | -7.2% |
| Count | 126 | 118 | -6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fausone bearers went from 126 to 118 (-6.3% change). The surname moved down 9,648 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #143,511.
FAQ
Fausone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fausone?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Fausone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Fausone?
Fausone ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Fausone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Fausone.
Has Fausone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fausone went from 126 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Fausone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fausone, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.5%) and Two or More Races (4.2%). 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 Fausone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.9% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fausone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.9%), Hispanic (8.5%), Two or More Races (4.2%). 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 Fausone (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 Fausone mean?
An Americanized spelling of an Italian surname derived from a place name. 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 Fausone (0.04 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 common is the surname Fausone?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Fausone, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.