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

Favilla, 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 Favilla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Favilla in America

Favilla is the 73666th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Favilla surname appeared 263 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 Favilla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Favilla 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 Favilla

The surname Favilla has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Lazio and Campania. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "favilla," meaning "spark" or "ember." This connection to fire and heat suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked with fire, such as a blacksmith or a glassblower.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Favilla can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cajetanus, a collection of documents from the ancient city of Gaeta, dating back to the 11th century. In this codex, a certain "Petrus Favilla" is mentioned as a witness to a legal transaction.

In the 13th century, the name appears in the Liber Censuum, a tax register compiled by the Papal Curia. Here, a "Gregorius Favilla" is listed as a landowner in the town of Cori, near Rome.

During the Renaissance period, the Favilla family was well-established in Naples. One notable member was Girolamo Favilla (1514-1583), a renowned humanist scholar and poet who served as a tutor to the children of the Neapolitan nobility.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Favilla (1624-1694), a Baroque painter from Gaeta. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy, including the Museo di Capodimonte in Naples.

In the 18th century, Domenico Favilla (1736-1812) was a highly regarded sculptor from Rome. He was commissioned to create several marble statues for the Vatican and other churches in the city.

As the name spread to other parts of Italy, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Favilli, Favillia, and Favillini. However, the core meaning and connection to the Latin word "favilla" remained consistent.

Throughout its history, the surname Favilla has been associated with various occupations and professions, from artisans and scholars to artists and craftsmen. While not a particularly common name, it has left a lasting imprint on the cultural and historical fabric of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Favilla

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

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

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