Explore the Family Name Faidley
The meaning of Faidley
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Faidley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Faidley has seen a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Faidley ranked 40,833rd in terms of popularity, but this rank dropped to 47,107th in 2010, marking a 15.37% fall. The count of individuals with the Faidley surname also decreased from 504 to 451, representing a 10.52% decrease. Moreover, the proportion of people named Faidley per 100,000 fell by 21.05%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,833 | #47,107 | -15.37% |
| Count | 504 | 451 | -10.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faidley
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Faidley surname. In 2000, the majority (92.26%) of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 91.35% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Black, increasing from 3.57% in 2000 to 3.99% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 1.59% in 2000, with an increase to 2.44% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races also increased from 1.19% to 1.33%. No individuals with the Faidley surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.26% | 91.35% | -0.99% |
| Black | 3.57% | 3.99% | 11.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.44% | 53.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.33% | 11.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |