Explore the Family Name Faerber
The meaning of Faerber
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Färber): see Farber. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Otto, Arno, Erwin, Irmgard.
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How common is the last name Faerber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Faerber saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Faerber was ranked 31,924 in popularity, but slipped to 32,079 by 2010, marking a minor change of -0.49. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 683 to 719 in the same period, showing an increase of 5.27. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100k people slightly decreased by 4.0, moving from 0.25 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,924 | #32,079 | -0.49% |
| Count | 683 | 719 | 5.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faerber
According to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnicity associated with the surname Faerber had some changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority of this group identified as White, although their percentage dropped from 98.83 in 2000 to 96.80 in 2010, a decrease of 2.05. There were no individuals that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaska Native during both years. However, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 0 to 1.53, and those identifying with two or more races emerging at 1.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.83% | 96.8% | -2.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |