Explore the Family Name Farinella
The meaning of Farinella
Italian: from a diminutive of Farina. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Alfonso, Carmelo, Elia, Salvatore, Adriano, Antonino, Luigina, Mario.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Farinella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Farinella has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of this surname moved up from 29,784 in 2000 to 28,465 in 2010, a change of 4.43%. In terms of count, the number of people with the Farinella surname also increased by 12.48%, from 745 in 2000 to 838 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.28 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,784 | #28,465 | 4.43% |
| Count | 745 | 838 | 12.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farinella
In regard to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts from 2000 to 2010. While the largest group identified as White (97.45% in 2000 and 95.35% in 2010), there was a decrease of 2.15% over this period. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 1.21% in 2000 to 2.86% in 2010, a change of 136.36%. The proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races were quite small (0.72% each in 2010) and had changed slightly since 2000. No one identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 95.35% | -2.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 2.86% | 136.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 0.72% | -11.11% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |