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

Fava, 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 Fava surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fava in America

Fava is the 19242nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fava surname appeared 1,409 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 Fava.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fava 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 Fava

The surname FAVA is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "fava," which means "broad bean" or "fava bean." The name may have been initially used as a nickname for someone involved in the cultivation or trade of these beans.

In the early records, the surname FAVA can be found in various parts of Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany, Lazio, and Sicily. The earliest known record of the name dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in a document from the city of Florence.

One notable historical reference to the surname FAVA can be found in the "Libro d'Oro della Nobiltà Italiana" (Book of Gold of the Italian Nobility), a record of noble families in Italy. This book mentions the FAVA family as being of noble lineage and holding land and titles in the region of Tuscany.

In the 14th century, records show a certain Pietro FAVA, born in 1325 in Siena, who was a renowned painter and architect. His works can be seen in various churches and buildings throughout Tuscany.

Another prominent figure with the surname FAVA was Girolamo FAVA, born in 1540 in Bologna. He was a renowned philosopher and writer, known for his works on ethics and political theory.

During the Renaissance period, the FAVA family produced several notable artists and scholars. One such individual was Giovanni Battista FAVA, born in 1575 in Rome, who was a celebrated painter and fresco artist. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, a branch of the FAVA family settled in Sicily, where they became influential landowners and merchants. One notable member was Vincenzo FAVA, born in 1710 in Palermo, who was a successful businessman and philanthropist.

Throughout history, the surname FAVA has been associated with various places and localities, such as Favale, a small town in the province of Cuneo, and Favaro Veneto, a town near Venice. These place names may have influenced or been influenced by the surname FAVA.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fava

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

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

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