Explore the Family Name Farella
The meaning of Farella
Italian: from a pet form of the female personal name Fara. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Damiano, Rosaria, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Farella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Farella has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Farella was ranked the 45,909th most popular surname, with 438 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the surname had risen to the 43,732nd position with 493 bearers, marking a 12.56% increase in count. This data indicates a slight but steady increase in the popularity of the surname Farella in the United States over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #43,732 | 4.74% |
| Count | 438 | 493 | 12.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farella
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Farella surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 94.98% in 2000 to 92.09% in 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 2.51% to 4.26%, and Black, rising from 1.60% to 2.03%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the 2010 data showed a small proportion (1.62%) identifying as being of two or more races, a category not represented in the 2000 data. The data clearly shows the diversity of ethnic identities among those bearing the Farella surname in the U.S.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.98% | 92.09% | -3.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 4.26% | 69.72% |
| Black | 1.6% | 2.03% | 26.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |