Explore the Family Name Falla
The meaning of Falla
1. Spanish and Catalan: probably a nickname from Catalan falla ‘torch’ or ‘bonfire’ (in particular one which was lit in the streets of a city on public festivals), or a metonymic occupational name for one who lit such a bonfire. 2. Spanish: perhaps also a nickname from falla ‘flaw, error, doubt’ (from Latin falla). 3. Channel Islands (Guernsey): perhaps a nickname related to Guernsey French falle ‘(bird’s) crop, throat’. 4. Scottish: from any of various places in Midlothian and Lanarkshire named Falla, Fala, or Fallaw, especially Fala in Midlothian, from Old English fāg ‘variegated, multicolored’ + hlaw ‘hill’. 5. Norwegian: habitational name from a farm so named in southeastern Norway, so named from fall ‘fall’, probably with reference to the site of a landside or to tree felling. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Luis, Jose, Juan, Carlos, Enrique, Lourdes, Ana, Arturo, Cristina, Ernesto, Guillermo, Hernan.
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How common is the last name Falla in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Falla has been on the rise between 2000 and 2010. The surname was ranked 34,071st in 2000, and by 2010 it had climbed to the 30,538th position showing a 10.37% change. The number of people named Falla also grew from 630 in 2000 to 764 in 2010, demonstrating a 21.27% increase. This data indicates that for every 100,000 people, there were approximately 0.23 individuals with the surname Falla in 2000 which later increased to 0.26 in 2010, revealing a 13.04% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,071 | #30,538 | 10.37% |
| Count | 630 | 764 | 21.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.26 | 13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Falla
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Falla. In 2000, a significant percentage of those bearing the surname identified as Hispanic (59.05%), followed by White (36.51%), Black (2.22%), and a small group identified as belonging to two or more races (1.43%). There were no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, there were some noticeable shifts in these percentages. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased slightly to 63.09%, while there was a decrease in the proportion identifying as White to 32.33%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black remained relatively stable at 2.23%, and those identifying as belonging to two or more races also decreased slightly to 1.31%. Notably, by 2010, there were individuals bearing the surname Falla who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, though the percentage remained quite small at 1.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59.05% | 63.09% | 6.84% |
| White | 36.51% | 32.33% | -11.45% |
| Black | 2.22% | 2.23% | 0.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.31% | -8.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |