Explore the Family Name Faile
The meaning of Faile
Altered form of English Fail.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Faile in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Faile surname has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 19,208 to 20,201, indicating a decrease of -5.17%. However, the count increased marginally by 0.92% from 1,307 to 1,319. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with this last name per 100,000 people fell by 6.25%, from 0.48 to 0.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,208 | #20,201 | -5.17% |
| Count | 1,307 | 1,319 | 0.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.45 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faile
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes among those bearing the Faile surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of White individuals decreased slightly from 96.79% to 95.45%. Hispanic representation saw an increase of 49.18%, growing from 1.22% to 1.82%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander emerged from zero to 0.61% and 0.45% respectively. Those who identified with American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity decreased by 13.11%, going from 0.61% to 0.53%. Lastly, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races increased by 23.91%, reaching 1.14% in 2010 from 0.92% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 95.45% | -1.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.82% | 49.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.14% | 23.91% |
| Black | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0.53% | -13.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |