Falcone

Falcone is a British surname of Italian origin, derived from the Italian word for falcon, "falco". It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a fast or noble bearing, akin to that of a falcon. The surname could have been introduced to Britain by Italian immigrants, with records indicating its presence in the country as early as the 17th century.

Distribution and Variants

The surname Falcone is relatively rare in Britain compared to other more common surnames. It is most often found in areas with historical connections to Italian immigration, such as London and other urban centres. Variants of the surname may include Falco or Falchione.

Notable Bearers

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References

  1. Reaney, P.H., & Wilson, R.M. (1995). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.

There are approximately 237 people named Falcone in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Falcone.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Italy

Language of origin: Italian

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Antonio
  • Biagio
  • Domenico
  • Francesco
  • Franco
  • Giuseppe
  • Jonathan
  • Joseph
  • Mario
  • Michael
  • Nicholas
  • Vincenzo

Female

  • Angela
  • Anna
  • Carmela
  • Daniela
  • Loredana
  • Mali
  • Maria
  • Michelle
  • Nicola
  • Nicoletta
  • Patricia
  • Sara
  • Teri

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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