Explore the Family Name Fadden
The meaning of Fadden
Shortened form of Irish or Scottish McFadden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fadden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fadden saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 17,676th, but by 2010, it slipped to 18,286th, representing a drop of 3.45 percent. However, the actual count of those bearing the surname increased from 1,463 in 2000 to 1,518 in 2010, an uptick of 3.76 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people of this surname also decreased slightly from 0.54 to 0.51 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,676 | #18,286 | -3.45% |
| Count | 1,463 | 1,518 | 3.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.51 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fadden
The ethnic identity associated with the Fadden surname also shifted over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity remained relatively stable at just over 0.3 percent. Those identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 44.72 percent while Hispanics saw a rise of 41.54 percent. Although the White population still comprised the majority at over 94 percent, it experienced a minor decrease of 0.65 percent. The Black population also decreased by 19.51 percent, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw the most significant decline of 40 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.35% | 94.73% | -0.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.84% | 41.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.78% | 44.72% |
| Black | 1.23% | 0.99% | -19.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.33% | -2.94% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 0.33% | -40% |