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

Favorito, 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 Favorito surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Favorito in America

Favorito is the 59742nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Favorito surname appeared 338 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 Favorito.

We can also compare 2010 data for Favorito 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 Favorito

The surname Favorito originates from Italy during the medieval period. It derives from the Italian word "favorito" which means "favored" or "privileged one." The name likely referred to someone who enjoyed a special status or held a favored position.

The earliest recorded examples of the Favorito surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country. Records from cities like Florence, Milan, and Rome contain references to individuals bearing this surname.

In the 14th century, the Favorito name appeared in the historic manuscript "Codex Diplomaticus Amiatinus," a collection of documents from the Abbey of Monte Amiata in Tuscany. This suggests that the name had gained prominence within the Italian nobility and ecclesiastical circles during that time.

One notable figure with the Favorito surname was Giovanni Favorito, a renowned painter from Siena who lived from 1490 to 1562. His works, including religious frescoes and altarpieces, adorned several churches in Siena and its surrounding areas.

Another prominent individual was Agostino Favorito, a 16th-century mathematician and astronomer from Milan. Born in 1527, he made significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies and published several treatises on astronomy.

In the 17th century, the Favorito name was associated with the noble Favorito family from Naples. This family owned vast estates and held influential positions within the Kingdom of Naples. One member, Francesco Favorito (1612-1685), served as a prominent military commander during the war against the Spanish crown.

Moving to the 18th century, the Favorito surname can be found in records from the Papal States, particularly in the city of Rome. One notable figure was Cardinal Giuseppe Favorito (1738-1814), a highly respected clergyman and theologian who played a crucial role in the Catholic Church during his lifetime.

The name Favorito also had connections to the island of Sicily, where it was associated with several prominent families. One such family was the Favoritos of Palermo, who were involved in the silk trade and held significant wealth and influence in the region during the 19th century.

These examples illustrate the rich history and widespread presence of the Favorito surname across various regions of Italy, from its medieval origins to its association with nobility, ecclesiastical figures, artists, and influential families throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Favorito

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

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

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