Facenda Family History & Genealogy

Summary

The Facenda (which can also be spelled Faccenda) may have originated in Italy but may also be from Spain.  The surname Facenda may be derived from the Italian word "faccenda" which means "business" or "affairs."  Today, members of the Facenda family can be found in the United States and many Latin American countries.  The further history of the Facenda family and the true meaning and origin of the surname Facenda may be added to on this user shared information hub for the Facenda family.

History

The Italian surname Facenda is considered by scholars to be of nickname origin. Nickname surnames are derived from a physical feature or personal attribute, associated with the initial bearer. The surnames comprise one of the most widely varied classes of family names, as they are drawn from what is arguably the broadest range of sources. Such names may have even been inspired by a notable incident or time period in the life of the original bearer, the details of which have been obscured by the passage of time. In the case of the surname Facenda, it is derived from the Italian word "Faccenda," which means "business" or "affair". Therefore, the surname Facenda would have originally identified, a man who was known in his community for, often making deals with others or for having a business-like personality or further more, for being the owner of the only business, or bazar, in town. Variants of the surname Facenda includes Faccenda. One of the earliest references to the surname as Facenda, cites the christening of Bortolo Facenda, which was celebrated in Varignano, Arco, Trento, as registered on December 6, 1628; he married Benevenuta Stephani in Vignole on April 29, 1654. The birth of Orsola Facenda took place in Saletto, Segonzano dated April 26, 1733; her marriage to Domenico Nardin was registered in Segonzano on March 1, 1756. Among more recent documentation is the birth of Vittoria Facenda, which too place in Valvaca on August 2, 1895; she married Quirino Eccher also in Valvaca in January 1921. The Facenda (which can also be spelled Faccenda) may have originated in Italy but may also be from Spain.  The surname Facenda may be derived from the Italian word "faccenda" which means "business" or "affairs."  Today, members of the Facenda family can be found in the United States and many Latin American countries.  The further history of the Facenda family and the true meaning and origin of the surname Facenda may be added to on this user shared information hub for the Facenda family.

Name Origin

Facenda is a variation of the Italian word Faccenda, meaning business or affairs. Facenda also comes from the Italian verb form of Facendo. The Italian surname Facenda is considered by scholars to be of nickname origin. Nickname surnames are derived from a physical feature or personal attribute, associated with the initial bearer. The surnames comprise one of the most widely varied classes of family names, as they are drawn from what is arguably the broadest range of sources. Such names may have even been inspired by a notable incident or time period in the life of the original bearer, the details of which have been obscured by the passage of time.

Spellings & Pronunciations

Facenda may also be spelled as Faccenda.

Nationality & Ethnicity

Italian Members of the Facenda family are mostly found in Italy and Spain. They are also found in Latin American countries such as Cuba, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Argentina and perhaps even maybe Brazil.  American families with the last name Facenda immigrated from Italy, although there's a little known origin of Hispanics with the Facenda surname. For example, it is more likely that the Facenda families have migrated from Spain to countries such as Venezuela or Cuba. 

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Early Facendas

These are the earliest records we have of the Facenda family.