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

Favaloro, 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 Favaloro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Favaloro in America

Favaloro is the 44872nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Favaloro surname appeared 478 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 Favaloro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Favaloro 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 Favaloro

The surname Favaloro has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, possibly as early as the 12th or 13th century.

Favaloro is derived from the Italian word "favalo," which refers to a type of broad bean or fava bean. This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals who cultivated or traded in these legumes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Favaloro name can be found in historical documents from the town of Salerno, located in the Campania region. In a 14th-century tax register, there is a mention of a certain "Guglielmo Favaloro," indicating the presence of the surname in the area during that time.

As the Favaloro name spread across southern Italy, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Favalora, Favalori, and Favalorio. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and scribal interpretations.

Among the notable individuals bearing the Favaloro surname throughout history is Rene Favaloro (1923-2000), an Argentine-born cardiac surgeon renowned for his pioneering work in coronary artery bypass surgery. His contributions to the field of cardiovascular medicine earned him widespread recognition and numerous accolades.

Another prominent figure was Giuseppe Favaloro (1891-1976), an Italian economist and politician who served as a member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies from 1948 to 1958. He was actively involved in shaping economic policies during the post-World War II era in Italy.

In the realm of literature, Domenico Favaloro (1853-1928) was an Italian poet and playwright from Calabria. His works, often written in the local dialect, explored themes related to the rural life and traditions of his native region.

Historically, the Favaloro name has also been associated with certain place names in southern Italy. For instance, the town of Favaloro in the province of Catanzaro, Calabria, may have derived its name from the presence of families bearing this surname in the area.

Additionally, records from the 16th century indicate the existence of a noble family known as the Favaloros, who held land and titles in the Kingdom of Naples, further solidifying the presence and prominence of this surname in the southern Italian regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Favaloro

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

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

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