Explore the Family Name Farina
The meaning of Farina
1. Italian: from farina ‘wheat flour’ (from Latin farina), a metonymic occupational name for a miller or flour merchant. In some cases it may also have been a nickname for someone with a pale complexion. 2. Galician and Asturian-Leonese (Fariña): metonymic occupational name from fariña ‘wheat flour’ (from Latin farina; compare 1 above).
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How common is the last name Farina in the United States?
According to data sourced from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Farina experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname fell by 4.64% from 5818 to 6088 during that decade. Despite this, the number of individuals bearing the Farina name actually increased by 3.53% from 5441 to 5633. However, when considering the size of the overall population, the proportion of people named Farina per 100,000 individuals slightly dropped by 5.45% from 2.02 to 1.91.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,818 | #6,088 | -4.64% |
| Count | 5,441 | 5,633 | 3.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.02 | 1.91 | -5.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farina
On the subject of ethnicity derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Farina name shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The highest increase was observed among individuals identifying as Hispanic, with a rise of 34.43% from 6.97% to 9.37%. There were also increases among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races, with rises of 25.58% and 26.67% respectively. Conversely, there was a small drop of 3.18% in those identifying as White, reducing from 90.37% to 87.50%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black remained static, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decline of 30.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.37% | 87.5% | -3.18% |
| Hispanic | 6.97% | 9.37% | 34.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.33% | 26.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 1.08% | 25.58% |
| Black | 0.62% | 0.62% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.13% | 0.09% | -30.77% |
Farina ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Farina is Italian, which comprises 38.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (21.5%) and French & German (11.5%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, Scandinavian, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Italian | 38.4% |
| British & Irish | 21.5% |
| French & German | 11.5% |
| Other | 28.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Farina
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Farina have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Italy, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Sicily, Italy | 65.10% |
| Campania, Italy | 63.30% |
| Calabria, Italy | 58.00% |
| Abruzzo, Italy | 52.70% |
| Apulia, Italy | 52.70% |
What Farina haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Farina is R-L2, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L2 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-U152 and J-L24, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Napolitano, Serra, Lanza, Marchese, Kraemer, Conti, Lombardi, Wagner, Ricci, Rossi.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Farina surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Farina have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Farina" Surname 33.3%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Farina" Surname 29.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Farina" Surname 23.1%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Farina" Surname 18.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Farina?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Farina are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition