Explore the Family Name Falso
The meaning of Falso
Italian: nickname for a deceiver, from falso ‘false, fake’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Ercole, Antonio, Ennio, Enzo, Giovanna, Mattia.
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How common is the last name Falso in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Falso' has seen a rise in popularity during the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 'Falso' ranked 65,492 in terms of commonality among surnames in the United States. However, by 2010 it had moved up to rank 62,359, reflecting an increase of 4.78 percent. The count of people with this surname also increased from 283 in 2000 to 321 in 2010, marking a substantial growth of 13.43 percent. The proportion of individuals bearing the surname 'Falso' per 100,000 people also saw a slight increase from 0.1 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #62,359 | 4.78% |
| Count | 283 | 321 | 13.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Falso
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Falso', based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, largely remained consistent between 2000 and 2010. In both years, there were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities. The majority of individuals with the 'Falso' surname identified as White, making up 98.23 percent in 2000 and 96.57 percent in 2010. This shows a slight decrease of 1.69 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.23% | 96.57% | -1.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |