Explore the Family Name Farace
The meaning of Farace
Italian: apparently from a medieval personal name, perhaps Arabic Faraj. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Cesare, Nuncio, Salvatore, Biagio, Cosimo, Luigi.
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How common is the last name Farace in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Farace has seen a slight decline in the United States over the course of a decade. In 2000, Farace ranked 29,210th in popularity among all surnames, and by 2010, it had dropped to 31,383rd place, a change of -7.44%. Similarly, the total count of individuals with this last name decreased from 764 in 2000 to 738 in 2010, reflecting a -3.4% difference. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.28 to 0.25, marking a -10.71% shift.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,210 | #31,383 | -7.44% |
| Count | 764 | 738 | -3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farace
The ethnic identity associated with the Farace surname saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as White remained high but saw a slight decrease from 96.86% in 2000 to 95.93% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Farace surname increased significantly from 1.18% in 2000 to 2.44% in 2010, marking a 106.78% increase. Those identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.57% to 0.68%, a -56.69% change. There were no recorded instances of Farace being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 95.93% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.44% | 106.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 0.68% | -56.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |