Explore the Family Name Failor
The meaning of Failor
Americanized form of German Fehler or Feiler or Failer, a variant of the latter. Compare Faylor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Failor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Failor has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 32,984 and by 2010 it had moved up to rank 31,689, an improvement of approximately 3.93%. The count of individuals carrying the Failor name also increased during this period from 655 to 729, representing a growth of 11.3%. This rise equates to an increased proportion per 100k from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010, a change of 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,984 | #31,689 | 3.93% |
| Count | 655 | 729 | 11.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.25 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Failor
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Failor has varied slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with both a substantial presence and an increase from 95.42% in 2000 to 97.67% in 2010. There was a small percentage who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 0.76% to 0.82% over the decade. The portion identifying with two or more races dropped significantly from 1.98% to 0.69%. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The Black ethnicity group decreased to zero from 1.07%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.42% | 97.67% | 2.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0.82% | 7.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 0.69% | -65.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.07% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |