Explore the Family Name Faenza
The meaning of Faenza
Italian: 1. habitational name from Faenza in Emilia Romagna. 2. from the personal name Faenza, an omen or well-wishing name from Latin favens ‘(one) who brings good fortune’. Some characteristic forenames: Angelo, Corrado, Giuseppe, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Faenza in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Faenza has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 74,398th most popular and rose to 73,215th by 2010, reflecting a change of 1.59%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this time period, from 242 to 265 people, or a growth of 9.5%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #73,215 | 1.59% |
| Count | 242 | 265 | 9.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faenza
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Faenza, as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.93% identified as White, dropping slightly to 93.96% in 2010. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or Hispanic in 2000, these categories each accounted for approximately 2% of the Faenza population by 2010. There was no recorded change in those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 93.96% | -4.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |