Explore the Family Name Faustino
The meaning of Faustino
Italian: from a pet form of the personal name Fausto. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Adriano, Antonio, Luciano, Albino, Arnulfo, Benedicto, Benigno, Bernardino, Nicola. Spanish Jose, Abilio, Francisco, Luis, Nicanor, Carlito. Portuguese Joaquim, Joao.
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How common is the last name Faustino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Faustino has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 21,590 in terms of frequency compared to other surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had jumped to 17,120, marking a 20.7% increase. In terms of raw numbers, there were 1,126 individuals with this surname in 2000 and by 2010, the count increased to 1,657, which signifies a 47.16% increase. The proportion of people named Faustino per 100,000 people also grew from 0.42 in 2000 to 0.56 in 2010, an increase of 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,590 | #17,120 | 20.7% |
| Count | 1,126 | 1,657 | 47.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.56 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faustino
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Faustino also saw shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the most common ethnicities were Asian/Pacific Islander, White, and Hispanic, making up 31.26%, 31.97%, and 29.48% of those with the Faustino surname respectively. By 2010, the percentage of Faustinos identifying as Hispanic had risen to 38.08%, becoming the most prevalent ethnicity, followed by Asian/Pacific Islander at 28.61% and White at 29.09%. During this period, the percentage of Faustinos identifying as two or more races decreased significantly from 5.24% to 3.02%. Furthermore, it appears that no Faustinos identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, where they made up 1.51% and 0.53% of the population respectively in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 29.48% | 38.08% | 29.17% |
| White | 31.97% | 29.09% | -9.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 31.26% | 28.61% | -8.48% |
| Two or More Races | 5.24% | 3.02% | -42.37% |
| Black | 1.51% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0% | 0% |