2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Figallo
An Italian surname originating from the Latin word "ficus" meaning fig tree.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Figallo. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Figallo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Figallo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Figallo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 56.1%. The next largest groups are White (41.2%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Figallo
The surname Figallo is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the northwestern regions of Piedmont and Liguria. Its roots can be traced back to the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "fico," meaning "fig," suggesting a possible connection to fig cultivation or trade in the area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Figallo can be found in the archives of the city of Genoa, where a merchant named Giovanni Figallo is mentioned in a document dated 1387. This document details a trade agreement involving the export of figs and other dried fruits from the Ligurian coast to various ports in the Mediterranean.
In the 15th century, the name Figallo appears in several historical records from the town of Monferrato, located in the Piedmont region. These records include mentions of a family of landowners and vintners bearing the Figallo surname, indicating their involvement in agricultural activities and wine production.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure with the surname Figallo was Girolamo Figallo, a renowned painter born in Genoa in 1508. His works, primarily religious paintings and frescoes, can be found in various churches and galleries throughout northern Italy.
Another prominent individual was Cesare Figallo, a mathematician and astronomer from Turin, who lived from 1590 to 1662. He is credited with contributing to the development of early telescopes and making significant observations of celestial bodies.
In the 18th century, a branch of the Figallo family migrated to the island of Sardinia, where they established themselves as successful merchants and landowners. One member, Antonio Figallo (1718-1792), became a respected magistrate and served as a judge in the city of Cagliari.
Throughout the centuries, variations of the spelling have been documented, such as Figalo, Figali, and Figalia. These variations are often attributed to regional dialects and transcription variations over time.
While the surname Figallo is not among the most common in Italy, it has left its mark on the country's historical records, particularly in the regions of Piedmont, Liguria, and Sardinia, where it has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artists, scholars, and landowners.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Figallo
Among Census respondents with the surname Figallo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 56.1%. The next largest groups are White (41.2%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Figallo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Figallo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino56.1% · 64
- White41.2% · 47
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Figallo
Figallo appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+7 bearers (+6.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,133 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.5%) | Up 6,133 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Figallo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #146,495 | 4.0% |
| Count | 107 | 114 | 6.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Figallo bearers went from 107 to 114 (+6.5% change). The surname moved up 6,133 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #146,495.
FAQ
Figallo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Figallo?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Figallo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Figallo?
Figallo ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 114 people with the surname Figallo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Figallo.
Has Figallo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Figallo went from 107 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 7 (+6.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Figallo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Figallo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 56.1%. The next largest groups are White (41.2%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Figallo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 56.1% (64 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Figallo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (56.1%), White (41.2%), Two or More Races (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Figallo (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Figallo mean?
An Italian surname originating from the Latin word "ficus" meaning fig tree. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Figallo (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Figallo?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.