Explore the Family Name Faga
The meaning of Faga
Italian (southern; Fagà): nickname for a big eater, from Greek phagas ‘glutton’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Angelo, Vito, Agostino, Antonio, Enzo, Rocco, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Faga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Faga experienced an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 54,766th and by 2010, it had climbed to the 52,736th position, which is a 3.71% rise. The count of individuals with this last name also rose from 352 in 2000 to 393 in 2010, marking an 11.65% increase. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained the same at 0.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #52,736 | 3.71% |
| Count | 352 | 393 | 11.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faga
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Faga, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals identifying as Faga were white (77.27%), followed by Asian/Pacific Islander (16.76%), and Hispanic (5.11%). By 2010, while a significant chunk still identified as white (71.5%), there was a rise in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (18.07%) and Hispanic (6.62%). Notably, there was also a new group in 2010 that identified as two or more races (2.04%), while no change was observed for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.27% | 71.5% | -7.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 16.76% | 18.07% | 7.82% |
| Hispanic | 5.11% | 6.62% | 29.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |