Explore the Family Name Fabricius
The meaning of Fabricius
German, Dutch, and Danish: humanistic surname from the Latin personal name Fabricius (see Fabrizio), taken as a Latinized equivalent of the surname Schmidt ‘smith’ and its cognates. Compare Faber. Some characteristic forenames: German Dietrich, Hans. Scandinavian Erik.
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How common is the last name Fabricius in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fabricius has seen a slight decrease over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 58,849 in terms of frequency but had slipped to 68,122 by the year 2010, indicating a drop of around 15.76%. The number of individuals associated with this name also decreased from 322 in 2000 to 289 in 2010, reflecting a decline of approximately 10.25%. Consequently, the proportion of people per 100,000 bearing this surname fell from 0.12 to 0.1, marking a 16.67% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #68,122 | -15.76% |
| Count | 322 | 289 | -10.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fabricius
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Fabricius, as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White slid from 94.41% to 92.39%, a minor decrease of 2.14%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within this group increased significantly from 1.86% to 5.54%, a jump of nearly 198%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went down to zero from 1.55%, and there were no recorded changes for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.41% | 92.39% | -2.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 5.54% | 197.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |