Explore the Family Name Faiella
The meaning of Faiella
Italian (Campania): diminutive of Faia. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Pasquale, Angelo, Francesco, Salvatore, Benedetto, Carlo, Carmela, Domenico, Fabiano, Gennaro, Luigi, Sal.
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How common is the last name Faiella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Faiella has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,958th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to the 31,516th spot, marking a climb of 1.38%. Over this period, the count of individuals with this surname also increased by 7.62%, from 682 to 734. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,958 | #31,516 | 1.38% |
| Count | 682 | 734 | 7.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faiella
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Faiella also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the surname was predominantly associated with those identifying as White (98.53% in 2000 and 94.82% in 2010), there was a notable increase in Hispanic identification over this decade, rising from 0.73% to 4.09%. This marked a considerable change of 460.27%. There was also a minor shift observed in the category of two or more races from zero to 0.68%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.53% | 94.82% | -3.77% |
| Hispanic | 0.73% | 4.09% | 460.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |