Explore the Family Name Falletta
The meaning of Falletta
Italian (Sicily): probably a cognate of Faletti or Fallo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Dino, Enrico, Gaetano, Luciano.
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How common is the last name Falletta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Falletta has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,290th most popular surname and by 2010, it climbed to the rank of 40,672nd. This represents a change of 6.05%. Additionally, the number of people with this surname increased from 470 in 2000 to 537 in 2010, a rise of 14.26%. The ratio of individuals with the Falletta surname per 100,000 people also experienced a minor surge from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,290 | #40,672 | 6.05% |
| Count | 470 | 537 | 14.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Falletta
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the Falletta surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that a large majority identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 94.47% in 2000 to 93.67% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of Fallettas identifying with two or more races rose by 9.41%, from 1.70% to 1.86%. The Hispanic community within the Falletta surname group also saw an increase, going up by 15% from 3.40% in 2000 to 3.91% in 2010. There were no reported changes within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.47% | 93.67% | -0.85% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 3.91% | 15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 1.86% | 9.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |