Explore the Family Name Faraone
The meaning of Faraone
Italian: nickname from the personal name Faraone, from Pharaon, a Saracen character from French chivalric romance. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Gaeton, Camillo, Dante, Emidio, Ercole, Gaetano, Giuseppa, Rocco, Rosolino, Sebastiano, Umberto.
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How common is the last name Faraone in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Faraone has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 30,868th most popular in the United States with 712 recorded instances. By 2010, the rank had improved to 30,477 and the count increased to 766, marking a 7.58% increase. Despite this growth, the proportion of people named Faraone per 100,000 remained steady at 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,868 | #30,477 | 1.27% |
| Count | 712 | 766 | 7.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faraone
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Faraone surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, approximately 96.91% of individuals with this surname identified as such. This percentage decreased slightly to 94.13% by 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.53% to 3.79%. The portion of individuals identifying as two or more races also saw a rise, albeit minimal, from 0 to 1.17%. There were no recorded instances of the Faraone surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 94.13% | -2.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 3.79% | 49.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |