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

Faustino, 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 Faustino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Faustino in America

Faustino is the 17120th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Faustino surname appeared 1,657 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 Faustino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Faustino 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 Faustino

The surname Faustino is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Latin name "Faustinus," which means "auspicious" or "fortunate." The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in various historical documents from the 12th and 13th centuries, primarily concentrated in the regions of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio in central Italy.

One of the earliest known references to the Faustino surname appears in a manuscript dating back to the year 1215, which mentions a nobleman named Guido Faustino from the city of Perugia. This document highlights the family's prominence and influence during that era. Additionally, the name is found in several ecclesiastical records from the 13th century, indicating that members of the Faustino family held positions within the Catholic Church.

During the Renaissance period, the Faustino name gained further recognition, particularly in the arts and literature. One notable figure was the Italian poet and playwright, Girolamo Faustino, who lived from 1537 to 1608. His works, which included comedies and pastoral plays, were widely acclaimed and performed throughout Italy during his lifetime.

In the 17th century, the Faustino surname was associated with a prominent family from the city of Naples. Records show that a wealthy merchant named Vincenzo Faustino, born in 1625, played a significant role in the city's trade and commerce. His descendants continued to be influential figures in Neapolitan society for several generations.

Another notable individual bearing the Faustino surname was the Italian painter and engraver, Giovanni Domenico Faustino, who lived from 1691 to 1768. His artwork, which included religious paintings and etchings, can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy, particularly in the regions of Veneto and Emilia-Romagna.

In more recent history, the Faustino name has been carried by several influential Italians, including the politician and journalist, Vincenzo Faustino (1867-1942), who was a prominent figure in the socialist movement in Italy during the early 20th century. Additionally, the Italian film director and screenwriter, Ermanno Faustino (1903-1982), made significant contributions to the Italian cinema industry, directing several acclaimed films between the 1940s and 1970s.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Faustino

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

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

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