Explore the Family Name Falco
The meaning of Falco
Italian; Catalan (Falcó): from Italian falco, Catalan falcó ‘falcon’, used as a metonymic occupational name for a falconer or a nickname for someone thought to resemble a hawk; or from the ancient Germanic personal name Falco with the same meaning. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Carmine, Pasquale, Angelo, Carlo, Vincenzo, Vito, Corrado, Domenico, Enzo, Santo, Antonio.
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How common is the last name Falco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Falco experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Falco was ranked as the 6,952nd most popular surname in the U.S., but dropped to the 7,126th spot by 2010, reflecting a 2.5% decrease in rank. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased by approximately 5.53%, rising from 4,449 in 2000 to 4,695 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,952 | #7,126 | -2.5% |
| Count | 4,449 | 4,695 | 5.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.65 | 1.59 | -3.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Falco
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates varying changes amongst those with the surname Falco between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although there was a minor decrease in this group, going from 93.01% in 2000 to 92.06% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in the Hispanic representation within this surname, rising from 4.63% in 2000 to 5.54% in 2010, which equates to a growth of 19.65%. Those identifying as two or more races decreased by 25%, while the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander appeared for the first time in 2010 at 0.98%. The data for Black ethnicity and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.01% | 92.06% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 4.63% | 5.54% | 19.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 0.81% | -25% |
| Black | 0.7% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Falco ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Falco is Italian, which comprises 35.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (26.0%) and French & German (12.6%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, Indigenous American, and Scandinavian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Italian | 35.8% |
| British & Irish | 26.0% |
| French & German | 12.6% |
| Other | 25.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Falco
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Falco have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Italy, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Sicily, Italy | 65.30% |
| Campania, Italy | 61.30% |
| Calabria, Italy | 59.70% |
| Apulia, Italy | 55.60% |
| Abruzzo, Italy | 53.20% |
What Falco haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Falco is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L23 and G-M3302, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Morelli, Colombo, Ricci, D'Angelo, Martinelli, Capone, Martini, Lupo, Marchetti, Conti.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Falco surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Falco have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Falco" Surname 56.0%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Falco" Surname 25.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Falco" Surname 27.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Falco" Surname 15.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Falco?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Falco are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition