Explore the Family Name Del Favero
The meaning of Del Favero
Italian (northern): literally ‘of or belonging to the smith’, from favero, a dialect form of fabbro (see Fabbri), hence a name for the son, apprentice, associate, or servant of a blacksmith. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Siro, Elio, Filippo, Umberto.
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How common is the last name Del Favero in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Del Favero has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 46,331st in the year 2000, it dropped to 47,107th place by 2010, signaling a decline of 1.67% over the decade. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 433 to 451 during this period, a growth of 4.16%. The proportion of the name per 100,000 people also slightly decreased by 6.25%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,331 | #47,107 | -1.67% |
| Count | 433 | 451 | 4.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Del Favero
When it comes to the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Del Favero, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a majority identifying as White, with a small decrease from 96.54% in 2000 to 95.57% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw a decline of 11.91%, going from 2.77% to 2.44% in the same period. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of the "Two or more races" category in 2010, which accounted for 1.55% of individuals with the Del Favero surname. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 95.57% | -1% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 2.44% | -11.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |