Explore the Family Name Fagen
The meaning of Fagen
Irish: variant of Fagan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fagen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fagen saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,892 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 27,514, marking a decrease of 10.53%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell during this period, from 938 in 2000 to 876 in 2010, a decrease of 6.61%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals bearing the Fagen surname per 100,000 people also experienced a drop over the decade, going from 0.35 to 0.3, a 14.29% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,892 | #27,514 | -10.53% |
| Count | 938 | 876 | -6.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.3 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fagen
In terms of ethnicity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Fagen surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 1.37% from 91.79% in 2000 to 90.53% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent. Individuals identifying as Black represented 3.94% of Fagens in 2000 and saw an increase to 4.34% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also grew slightly from 2.88% to 2.97%. Interestingly, those identifying as belonging to two or more races rose significantly from 0.85% in 2000 to 1.14% in 2010, an increase of 34.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.79% | 90.53% | -1.37% |
| Black | 3.94% | 4.34% | 10.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 2.97% | 3.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.14% | 34.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |