Explore the Family Name Fasulo
The meaning of Fasulo
Italian (southern): nickname or occupational name from a dialect variant of fagiolo ‘bean’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Pasquale, Rocco, Benedetto, Carlo, Enzo, Gasper, Gino, Lorenzo, Margherita, Palma.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fasulo in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fasulo saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,831st most popular surname, and by 2010, it increased slightly to the rank of 23,804. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 990 in 2000 to 1,062 in 2010, marking an increase of 7.27%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 2.7%, indicating that while the absolute number of people named Fasulo increased, its relative popularity compared to other surnames decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,831 | #23,804 | 0.11% |
| Count | 990 | 1,062 | 7.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.36 | -2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fasulo
Regarding ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Fasulo identify as White, making up 94.54% in 2010, down slightly from 95.66% in 2000. The presence of Hispanic ethnicity within the Fasulo surname has seen significant growth, increasing by 59.91% from 2000 to 2010. The portion identifying with two or more races declined by 18.02%. There were no recorded Fasulos who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 94.54% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 3.39% | 59.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 1.41% | -18.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |