Explore the Family Name Favia
The meaning of Favia
Italian: possibly from the personal name Fabia, feminine form of Fabio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Giacomo, Angelo, Donato, Lorenzo, Nicola, Rocco, Salvatore, Saverio.
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How common is the last name Favia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Favia has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 40,397 in 2000 to 48,347 in 2010, marking a decline of 19.68%. Similarly, the count, or number of times the name was recorded, decreased by 14.31% from 510 in 2000 to 437 in 2010. This resulted in a lower proportion per 100,000 people with the surname Favia, which fell by 21.05% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,397 | #48,347 | -19.68% |
| Count | 510 | 437 | -14.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Favia
The ethnic identity associated with the name Favia saw some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 91.76% of individuals with the Favia surname identified as white, but this percentage decreased slightly to 89.93% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic increased modestly from 5.29% to 5.95%. Interestingly, there was an appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander identifications in 2010, where none were reported in 2000. However, those identifying as black disappeared completely in the same period, down from 1.18% in 2000. There were no significant changes in the percentages of individuals identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.76% | 89.93% | -1.99% |
| Hispanic | 5.29% | 5.95% | 12.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.14% | -27.39% |
| Black | 1.18% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |