Explore the Family Name Fabila
The meaning of Fabila
Hispanic (mainly Mexico, also Philippines): variant of Favila, itself a variant of Favela.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fabila in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fabila has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 50,801 with a count of 386 individuals bearing the name, translating to a proportion of 0.14 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had slightly improved to 49,999 with an increased count of 419 individuals. This represented a growth rate of 1.58% in popularity ranking and an 8.55% increase in count over the decade. Notably, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #49,999 | 1.58% |
| Count | 386 | 419 | 8.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fabila
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Fabila. Over the ten years between 2000 and 2010, the majority of those with this surname identified as Hispanic, increasing from 79.27% in 2000 to 81.86% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White also increased from 7.51% to 8.83%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased significantly, from 12.95% to 7.16%. Interestingly, the census data for 2010 includes individuals who identify with two or more ethnicities, accounting for 1.19% of people with the surname Fabila. No one with the surname Fabila identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.27% | 81.86% | 3.27% |
| White | 7.51% | 8.83% | 17.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.95% | 7.16% | -44.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |