Explore the Family Name Facteau
The meaning of Facteau
French Canadian: variant of Fecteau.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Facteau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Facteau has been slightly increasing in the United States. In 2000, Facteau was ranked as the 62,046th most popular surname in the country, with a total of 302 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 59,742, reflecting an increase of 3.71%. The total count of individuals named Facteau also rose by 11.92% to 338 during the same period. However, the proportion of individuals carrying this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #59,742 | 3.71% |
| Count | 302 | 338 | 11.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Facteau
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Facteau surname identify as White. This group accounted for 97.02% of all Facteaus in 2000 and increased slightly to 97.93% by 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities constituted 1.66% of Facteaus in 2000, but decreased by 10.84% to 1.48% over the next ten years. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either not represented or the data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 97.93% | 0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.48% | -10.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |