Explore the Family Name Fabiano
The meaning of Fabiano
Italian: from the personal name Fabiano, a continuation of the Roman surname Fabianus, a derivative of Fabius (see Fabian). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Orlando, Alberto, Carlo, Carmine, Fedele, Leonardo, Luigi, Mario, Matteo, Rocco, Antonio, Carmelo, Cosmo, Fabio, Franco, Gaspar, Gerardo, Lupercio, Maurilio, Rosario.
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How common is the last name Fabiano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fabiano showed slight fluctuations in terms of popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name dropped marginally from 14,149 to 14,160 over this period, indicating a minimal decrease in its prevalence. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by approximately 8.83%, going up from 1,949 to 2,121. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Fabiano per 100,000 remained steady at 0.72.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,149 | #14,160 | -0.08% |
| Count | 1,949 | 2,121 | 8.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fabiano
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fabiano, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those bearing the Fabiano surname identified as White, with this group making up 95.48% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.77% in 2010. There was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.33% to 3.21%. Both those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races saw notable decreases, dropping by 51.55% and 58.54% respectively. A new appearance in the 2010 data was those identifying as Black, though their representation was relatively small at 0.71%. No data was available for American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.48% | 94.77% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 3.21% | 141.35% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 0.85% | -58.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 0.47% | -51.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |