Explore the Family Name Favata
The meaning of Favata
Italian (southern): topographic name from Sicilian favara ‘bean field’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Ricardo, Rocco, Alfonso, Antonino, Clemente, Eduardo, Giuseppe, Salvatore, Vito.
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How common is the last name Favata in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Favata" has seen a slight dip in popularity over the period from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Favata was ranked as the 28,489th most common surname, with 788 instances of its occurrence recorded across the United States. However, by 2010, this rank had dropped to 29,947, indicating a decrease in popularity by roughly 5.12%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also marginally decreased to 784, showing a decline of about 0.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,489 | #29,947 | -5.12% |
| Count | 788 | 784 | -0.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Favata
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that majority of individuals with the Favata surname identified themselves as white. In both 2000 and 2010, over 91% of Favatas were white, though there was a small decrease of 0.47% between these years. The second largest ethnicity among those with the Favata surname was Hispanic, increasing from 5.20% in 2000 to 6.76% in 2010, representing a growth of 30%. There were no Favatas who identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The proportion identifying as two or more races saw a significant drop from 2.66% in 2000 to 0.89% in 2010, a change of -66.54%. Interestingly, individuals identifying as Black emerged in 2010, accounting for 0.77%, whereas there were none reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.5% | 91.07% | -0.47% |
| Hispanic | 5.2% | 6.76% | 30% |
| Two or More Races | 2.66% | 0.89% | -66.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |