Explore the Family Name Fabre
The meaning of Fabre
French (southern) and Catalan: occupational name for a blacksmith, a cognate of Faber. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Alain, Amede, Cecile, Colette, Gilles, Michel, Rodolphe. Spanish Luis, Alvaro, Ernesto, Jose, Angel, Brunilda, Carols, Digna, Elina, Fernando, Ines, Jorge.
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How common is the last name Fabre in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fabre has increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Fabre was ranked 12,590th in popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 11,612th—a notable increase of 7.77%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also rose significantly during this period, with a growth of 19.72%, moving from 2,257 in 2000 to 2,702 in 2010. The proportion of people with the surname Fabre per 100,000 also witnessed an increase of 9.52% over these ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,590 | #11,612 | 7.77% |
| Count | 2,257 | 2,702 | 19.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.84 | 0.92 | 9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fabre
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fabre according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been several shifts between 2000 and 2010. Notably, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander experienced a 31.10% increase, growing from 1.64% to 2.15%. Hispanic representation also saw a significant jump of 21.99%, increasing from 18.87% to 23.02%. However, the percentage of those identifying as White dropped by 6.95%, from 55.65% to 51.78% over the decade. Representation among those identifying as Black remained fairly stable with a slight increase of 0.24%. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races declined by 21.84%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native segment fell by 37.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.65% | 51.78% | -6.95% |
| Hispanic | 18.87% | 23.02% | 21.99% |
| Black | 20.56% | 20.61% | 0.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.64% | 2.15% | 31.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.61% | 2.04% | -21.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.66% | 0.41% | -37.88% |