Explore the Family Name Fable
The meaning of Fable
English: from the Middle English personal name Fabel, which is probably a diminutive of Fab(b)e, a pet form of Fabian.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fable in the United States?
The surname Fable, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranked 83,618th in 2000, it dropped to the 88,336th position by 2010, marking a decrease of 5.64 percent. Despite this drop in rank, the number of people carrying the Fable surname saw a slight increase over the decade, growing from 209 to 210 or an increase of 0.48 percent. The proportion per 100k population also decreased from 0.08 to 0.07, down by 12.5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #88,336 | -5.64% |
| Count | 209 | 210 | 0.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fable
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census showed some changes in the distribution among those with the Fable surname between 2000 and 2010. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races in 2000, by 2010 2.86 percent were identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, there were no individuals who identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The White demographic decreased from 73.21 percent to 59.52 percent, showing a decline of 18.7 percent over the decade. Meanwhile, the Black demographic saw a significant increase from 23.44 percent to 35.24 percent, up by 50.34 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.21% | 59.52% | -18.7% |
| Black | 23.44% | 35.24% | 50.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.86% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |