Explore the Family Name La Falce
The meaning of La Falce
Italian: metonymic occupational name for a harvester or user of a sickle, from the definite article la + falce ‘sickle’, ‘scythe’ (from Latin falx). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmela, Carmelo, Carmine, Santo.
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How common is the last name La Falce in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname La Falce saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name fell by approximately 5%, moving from 47,389th place to 49,723rd place. However, the count of individuals with this surname remained fairly stable, increasing by a minimal 0.24% from 421 to 422 people. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #49,723 | -4.93% |
| Count | 421 | 422 | 0.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name La Falce
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname La Falce identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.26%. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic also increased slightly during this period, rising by 16.49%. No changes were reported in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with percentages remaining at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 96.45% | 0.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.85% | 3.32% | 16.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |