Explore the Family Name Faiman
The meaning of Faiman
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Feinman. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aharon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Faiman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Faiman surname has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 71,143 in popularity with 256 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, it had dipped to rank 77,788 with only 246 individuals bearing the same surname. This represents a drop of 3.91% in the count and a decline in proportion per 100k by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #77,788 | -9.34% |
| Count | 256 | 246 | -3.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faiman
On the subject of ethnic identity, the majority of those bearing the Faiman surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.88% claimed this ethnicity, but this percentage fell slightly to 94.31% by 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time period. It's worth noting that in 2010, a new ethnic group emerged within the Faiman surname bearers: 3.66% now identify as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 94.31% | -2.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |