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

Favila, 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 Favila surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Favila in America

Favila is the 27950th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Favila surname appeared 858 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 Favila.

We can also compare 2010 data for Favila 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 Favila

The surname Favila has its origins in Spain and is derived from the Spanish word 'favila', which means 'spark' or 'glowing ember'. This name is believed to have originated in the region of Cantabria, located in northern Spain, during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Favila can be found in the Chronicles of the Kings of Asturias, a historical document dating back to the 9th century. This work mentions a King Favila, who ruled the Kingdom of Asturias from 737 to 739 AD. It is possible that the surname Favila may have originated from this royal lineage.

In the 11th century, the name Favila appeared in the Cartulary of San Vicente de Oviedo, an ancient manuscript containing records of land transactions and legal documents from the region of Asturias. This suggests that the name was well-established in northern Spain during this time period.

One notable individual bearing the surname Favila was Don Favila de Nava, a Spanish nobleman and military commander who lived during the 14th century. He played a significant role in the wars against the Moors and was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Another historical figure with the surname Favila was Pedro Favila, a Spanish painter and artist who lived in the 16th century. He was renowned for his religious paintings and frescoes, which can still be found in several churches and cathedrals across Spain.

In the 17th century, there was a famous Spanish playwright and poet named Juan Favila, who was born in Madrid in 1612. His works were widely acclaimed during the Golden Age of Spanish literature and included plays, sonnets, and other poetic compositions.

The surname Favila can also be traced back to the village of Favila, located in the municipality of Cuenca, in central Spain. This village likely derived its name from the same root as the surname, further solidifying the connection between the name and its Spanish heritage.

Another notable individual with the surname Favila was María Favila, a Spanish educator and women's rights activist who lived in the late 19th century. She advocated for equal educational opportunities for women and played a pivotal role in the establishment of several schools and educational institutions in her home region of Andalusia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Favila

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

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

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