Explore the Family Name Falasca
The meaning of Falasca
Italian: variant of Falasco. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Italo, Lirio, Nino, Pio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Falasca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Falasca has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Falasca ranked as the 53,420th most prevalent surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 57,101st place, marking a change of -6.89%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a minor decline, from 363 in 2000 to 357 in 2010, indicating a -1.65% change. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Falasca per 100k population fell by -7.69%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #57,101 | -6.89% |
| Count | 363 | 357 | -1.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Falasca
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes within the Falasca surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.8% in 2000 to 94.4% in 2010. Over the same period, there was an emergence of individuals with the Falasca surname who identify with two or more races (rising to 2.8%) and as Hispanic (at 1.96%). However, there were no reported changes for those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.8% | 94.4% | -3.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.8% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |