Explore the Family Name Fafard
The meaning of Fafard
French: from a diminutive of any of various words of diverse meaning containing the onomatopoeic element faf. Some characteristic forenames: French Herve, Camille, Donat, Emile, Gilles, Luc, Marcel.
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How common is the last name Fafard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fafard has seen a rise in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the name was ranked 48,776th in popularity and by 2010 had risen to 46,314th – an increase of 5.05%. The number of people bearing the surname also increased from 406 in 2000 to 460 in 2010, marking a 13.3% growth. The proportion of people with the Fafard surname per 100,000 also grew by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #46,314 | 5.05% |
| Count | 406 | 460 | 13.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fafard
The census data further reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Fafard surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 26.35%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight decrease of 12.16%. However, there was a significant increase of 135.14% in individuals reporting two or more races. The majority of individuals with the Fafard surname identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly by 0.67%. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.33% | 93.7% | -0.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 3.48% | 135.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 1.3% | -12.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.48% | 1.09% | -26.35% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |