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

Favia, 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 Favia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Favia in America

Favia is the 48347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Favia surname appeared 437 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 Favia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Favia 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 Favia

The surname Favia has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "faba," meaning "bean," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with farmers or cultivators of beans.

Historically, surnames were often derived from occupations, locations, or personal characteristics, and Favia likely followed this tradition. Some early records indicate that the name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Campania, Puglia, and Calabria in southern Italy.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname Favia can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the city of Naples. In this document, a certain Giacomo Favia is mentioned as a landowner and a prominent figure in the local community.

During the Renaissance period, the Favia family gained prominence in the city of Bari, located in the southern region of Puglia. Records from the 16th century mention a notable figure named Gian Battista Favia (1528-1602), who was a respected scholar and writer. His works on philosophy and theology were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Favia family established itself in the city of Naples, where they became influential in the arts and culture. One of the most renowned members of this lineage was the painter and fresco artist, Antonio Favia (1705-1788), whose works can still be admired in several churches and palaces throughout the city.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Favia was Vincenzo Favia (1809-1879), a politician and statesman from the town of Altamura in the Apulia region. He played a significant role in the Italian unification movement and served as a member of the first Italian parliament after the country's unification.

In the 20th century, the Favia name gained recognition in the field of science with the renowned physicist and academic, Paolo Favia (1923-2011). He made significant contributions to the study of plasma physics and was a professor at the University of Bari for many years.

While the surname Favia has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration. However, its historical significance and connection to the Italian heritage remain deeply rooted in its origins and evolution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Favia

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

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

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