Explore the Family Name Fasanella
The meaning of Fasanella
Italian: probably a habitational name from a place so called, or a diminutive of Fasana, a habitational name from any of various places in southern Italy with this name. A female personal name Fasana is recorded in 957, and it is possible that the surname could have arisen from a diminutive of this. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Domenica, Giacomo, Rocco, Salvatore, Vito.
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How common is the last name Fasanella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fasanella saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It fell from rank 59,147 to 64,200, representing an 8.54% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped slightly, from 320 in 2000 to 310 in 2010, marking a decline of 3.13%. Overall, the proportion of people named Fasanella per 100,000 decreased by 8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #64,200 | -8.54% |
| Count | 320 | 310 | -3.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fasanella
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fasanella changed somewhat from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, almost all (96.56%) of the people with the Fasanella surname identified as White, but that figure dropped by 2.79% to 93.87% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 105.85%, moving from 1.88% in 2000 to 3.87% in 2010. Additionally, the 2010 census showed a minor representation of Asian/Pacific Islander at 1.61%, which was not present in 2000. There were no changes reported for those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 93.87% | -2.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 3.87% | 105.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |