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

Favata, 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 Favata surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Favata in America

Favata is the 29947th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Favata surname appeared 784 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 Favata.

We can also compare 2010 data for Favata 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 Favata

The surname Favata is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Sicily. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "favus," which means "honeycomb." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who was involved in beekeeping or honey production.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Favata surname can be found in a document from the 15th century, where it is mentioned as "Fauata." This spelling variation indicates the potential influence of local dialects on the pronunciation and spelling of the name over time.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bore the Favata surname. In the late 15th century, Giovanni Favata (1450-1520) was a renowned painter and sculptor from Palermo, Sicily, whose works adorned various churches and aristocratic residences throughout the region.

In the 16th century, Antonio Favata (1520-1585) was a respected jurist and legal scholar from Messina, Sicily. He authored several influential texts on civil law and served as a magistrate in the city's courts.

Moving into the 17th century, the name appears in connection with a prominent family from Catania, Sicily. Carlo Favata (1610-1680) was a successful merchant and landowner, whose descendants played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of the region for several generations.

During the 18th century, the Favata surname gained prominence in the literary world. Francesco Favata (1740-1810) was a celebrated poet and playwright from Palermo, whose works were widely acclaimed for their wit and elegance.

Another notable figure from this period was Maria Favata (1770-1845), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in Trapani, Sicily. Her efforts helped pave the way for greater educational opportunities for women in the region.

Throughout its history, the Favata surname has been associated with various occupations, from artists and scholars to merchants and landowners. While the name's origins can be traced back to the Latin word "favus," its enduring presence in Sicily and beyond serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and diverse contributions of those who bore this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Favata

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

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

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