Explore the Family Name Faillace
The meaning of Faillace
Italian: probably a nickname meaning ‘sparky’, from a diminutive of Failla ‘spark’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Attilio, Osualdo, Ricardo, Emilio, Ernesto, Rogerio, Sal, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Faillace in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Faillace has seen a slight increase in popularity within the United States. In 2000, the name was ranked 53,659th most common and by 2010, it had risen to the 53,419th spot, reflecting a positive change of 0.45%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 361 in 2000 to 387 in 2010, which represents a growth rate of 7.2%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13, indicating that the rise in popularity is in line with population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #53,419 | 0.45% |
| Count | 361 | 387 | 7.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faillace
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Faillace identified as White, although there was a small decrease from 90.58% in 2000 to 87.60% in 2010. Meanwhile, representation of the surname within the Hispanic community saw a considerable increase of 52.01%, rising from 7.48% in 2000 to 11.37% in 2010. There were no reported instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, individuals identifying with two or more races, Black people, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.58% | 87.6% | -3.29% |
| Hispanic | 7.48% | 11.37% | 52.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |