Explore the Family Name Faden
The meaning of Faden
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a tailor, from Middle High German vadem, German Faden ‘thread’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Gerson, Isadore. German Otto.
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How common is the last name Faden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Faden's popularity saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 62,577 in popularity and dropped to rank 68,770 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 9.9%. The count of people with the Faden surname also decreased by 4.35% from 299 individuals in 2000 to 286 in 2010. This consequently decreased its proportion per 100,000 people from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #68,770 | -9.9% |
| Count | 299 | 286 | -4.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faden
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Faden varied between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the vast majority of individuals with the surname identified as White (91.64%), followed by Hispanic (3.01%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.67%). By 2010, the proportion of individuals identifying as White remained relatively stable at 91.26%, while the percentage of those identifying as Black increased to 2.80%. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic declined to 1.75%, and no individuals reported being Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. There was also a reduction in the proportion of individuals who identified with two or more races, decreasing from 2.34% in 2000 to 1.75% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.64% | 91.26% | -0.41% |
| Black | 0% | 2.8% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 1.75% | -25.21% |
| Hispanic | 3.01% | 1.75% | -41.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.67% | 0% | 0% |