Falco History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Falco family

The surname Falco was first found in Catalonia, in northeastern Spain. One of the earliest records of the name was Saint Falcón, who died in 1147.

Early History of the Falco family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Falco research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1469, 1641 and 1711 are included under the topic Early Falco History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Falco Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Falco, de Falco, Falco, Falko, Falcon, Falcone and others.

Early Notables of the Falco family

Prominent among members of the family

Juan Conchillos Falco (1641-1711), a Spanish painter from Valencia, from an ancient noble family

Falco Ranking

In the United States, the name Falco is the 8,062^nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Falco is ranked the 9,047^th most popular surname with an estimated 500 - 1,000 people with that name. 2

Falco migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Falco Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Achilla F. H. Falco, who settled in Colorado in 1879

Falco Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Michele Falco was naturalized in Ashtabula Co. OH sometime between 1875 and 1906
Abramo Calogero Falco, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States from Racalmuto, Girgenti, Italy, in 1907
Abramo Falco, aged 2, who settled in America from Naro, Sicily, in 1910
Agostino Falco, aged 16, who landed in America from Sicily, in 1910
Alessandro Falco, aged 20, who immigrated to America from Airola, Italy, in 1912
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Falco (post 1700) +

Randel A. "Randy" Falco (b. 1953), American media executive, CEO of Univision Communications Inc. (2011-)
Mathea Falco (b. 1944), American former Assistant Secretary of State under the Carter Administration
Louis Falco (1942-1993), American dancer and choreographer
Charles M. Falco (b. 1948), American experimental physicist
Edie Falco (b. 1963), American actress in drama and comedy, the first actress ever to sweep the top three television awards for her role in the Sopranos
Tav Falco, American-born musical performer, performance artist, actor and filmmaker
Anthony G. Di Falco, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly, 1969-75 3
Carlos Falcó y Fernández de Córdoba (1937-2020), 5th Marquess of Griñón, a Spanish peer
Domenico Falco (b. 1985), former Italian professional footballer, member of the Italy National Team in 2005
Albert Falco (1927-2012), French Chief Diver, and later Captain of the RV Calypso, the longest-serving diving companions of Jacques Cousteau
... (Another 1 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 15) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html