Explore the Family Name Falcone
The meaning of Falcone
Italian: from falcone ‘falcon’, either a personal name, or a nickname, or a metonymic occupational name for a falconer. See also Falcon. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Carmine, Vito, Domenic, Sal, Antonio, Lorenzo, Carmelo, Gaetano, Giovanni, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Falcone in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Falcone slightly decreased in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 4708th to 4770th place, a change of -1.32%. However, the number of individuals with this last name increased during that decade by 7.88%, from 6,881 to 7,423. The proportion of people per 100,000 with the Falcone surname also experienced a small dip, decreasing by 1.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,708 | #4,770 | -1.32% |
| Count | 6,881 | 7,423 | 7.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.55 | 2.52 | -1.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Falcone
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Falcone. White individuals holding this surname saw a decrease from 96.06% to 92.63% between 2000 and 2010. During the same period, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic population carrying the Falcone surname, rising from 2.4% to 5.64%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a substantial rise, though they represent a smaller portion of the total, going from 0.22% to 0.43%. The percentage of people of Two or more races and Black populations remained relatively stable, increasing only slightly. Conversely, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 0.20% to 0.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 92.63% | -3.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 5.64% | 135% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 0.67% | 3.08% |
| Black | 0.47% | 0.48% | 2.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.22% | 0.43% | 95.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.2% | 0.13% | -35% |
Falcone 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 Falcone is Italian, which comprises 40.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (25.7%) and French & German (12.9%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, Scandinavian, and Iranian, Caucasian & Mesopotamian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Italian | 40.7% |
| British & Irish | 25.7% |
| French & German | 12.9% |
| Other | 20.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Falcone
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 Falcone 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 |
|---|---|
| Campania, Italy | 65.60% |
| Sicily, Italy | 65.60% |
| Apulia, Italy | 63.40% |
| Calabria, Italy | 62.90% |
| Lazio, Italy | 59.80% |
What Falcone 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 Falcone is J-L70, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup J-L70 is descended from haplogroup J-M304. Other common haplogroups include J-CTS5368 and R-L23, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Caruso, Esposito, Giordano, Klein, Rizzo, Elias, Weiss, Russo, Romano, Schwartz.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Falcone surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins J-M304Your 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 Falcone 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.
"Falcone" Surname 35.7%
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.
"Falcone" Surname 29.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Falcone" Surname 14.6%
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.
"Falcone" Surname 17.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Falcone?
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 Falcone are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition