Explore the Family Name Faeth
The meaning of Faeth
German (Fäth): Franconian variant of Vogt. Compare Fauth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Faeth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Faeth has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,058th most common, but by 2010, it had dropped to 48,717th. This represents a change of -13.14 in rank. The number of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 473 in 2000 to 433 in 2010, reflecting an 8.46% decline. The proportion of people named Faeth per 100,000 also decreased by 16.67%, from 0.18 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #48,717 | -13.14% |
| Count | 473 | 433 | -8.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faeth
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Faeth identify as White. In 2000, about 96.62% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.92% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small increase in those identifying as two or more races, from 0% in 2000 to 2.77% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic showed a slight decrease from 1.69% in 2000 to 1.62% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 94.92% | -1.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.77% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 1.62% | -4.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |