Explore the Family Name Facey
The meaning of Facey
English (southwestern, also found in south Wales): variant of Veazey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Facey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Facey has seen significant growth from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Facey ranked as the 18,927th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 16,415th spot, representing an increase of 13.27%. The number of people with this surname also increased during this period, from 1,334 in 2000 to 1,753 in 2010, a jump of 31.41%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Facey per 100,000 people rose by 20.41%, indicating that the name has become more common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,927 | #16,415 | 13.27% |
| Count | 1,334 | 1,753 | 31.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.59 | 20.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Facey
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data demonstrates several shifts among those bearing the surname Facey between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Facey individuals who identified as Black increased from 58.02% to 65.32%, a change of 12.58%. The Hispanic population within this surname group also rose significantly, from 2.02% to 4.68%. However, the proportions of those identifying as White and those reporting two or more races both decreased, dropping by 18.19% and 60.47% respectively. No individuals chose Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native as their ethnic identity in 2010, while there were a small number in these categories in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 58.02% | 65.32% | 12.58% |
| White | 32.98% | 26.98% | -18.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 4.68% | 131.68% |
| Two or More Races | 5.92% | 2.34% | -60.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0% | 0% |