Explore the Family Name Fahie
The meaning of Fahie
Irish: variant of Fahey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fahie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fahie has seen a significant increase in its popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Fahie was the 57,849th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 47,107th position. This represents an upward change of about 18.57%. The count of people with this surname also grew by 37.08% during this period, increasing from 329 to 451. The proportion of individuals with the Fahie surname per 100,000 population also increased by 25%, rising from 0.12 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #47,107 | 18.57% |
| Count | 329 | 451 | 37.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.15 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fahie
The ethnicity distribution among individuals with the Fahie surname has also seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic group remained consistent, with Black individuals making up the majority at 69% in 2000 and 69.84% in 2010. The White ethnicity saw a modest increase from 24.01% to 24.39%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanic individuals fell by 36.84%, from 4.56% to 2.88%. There were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity recorded for this surname in either year. However, there was a new entry in the 2010 census, showing that 2.22% of individuals with the Fahie surname identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 69% | 69.84% | 1.22% |
| White | 24.01% | 24.39% | 1.58% |
| Hispanic | 4.56% | 2.88% | -36.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |