Explore the Family Name Failing
The meaning of Failing
Americanized form of German Fehling.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Failing in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Failing" has decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 28,005 in popularity but dropped to 32,169 by 2010, representing a decrease of nearly 15%. The count of individuals with this surname also diminished from 806 in 2000 to 717 in 2010, reflecting an 11.04% reduction. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a similar decline, decreasing from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010, a 20% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,005 | #32,169 | -14.87% |
| Count | 806 | 717 | -11.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.24 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Failing
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity linked to the surname "Failing". While the majority of those with the surname identified as White in both 2000 (91.19%) and 2010 (90.79%), there was a slight decrease of 0.44% over the decade. Interestingly, the number of individuals identifying as two or more races increased by 33.13%, rising from 3.35% in 2000 to 4.46% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian/Alaskan Natives with the Failing surname both saw decreases, with the latter group experiencing a substantial 26.67% decline. The categories of Hispanic and Black remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.19% | 90.79% | -0.44% |
| Two or More Races | 3.35% | 4.46% | 33.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.85% | 2.09% | -26.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.49% | 1.39% | -6.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |