Explore the Family Name Faint
The meaning of Faint
English: nickname from Middle English feint, faint ‘weak; lacking in spirit’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Faint in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Faint has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Faint was ranked as the 75,219th most popular surname, with approximately 239 bearers in the United States. By 2010, it had dropped to the 84,463rd position, with the count of individuals bearing this name decreasing to 222. This represents an overall reduction of 7.11% in the number of individuals with the surname Faint, and a decline of 12.29% in its ranking.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #84,463 | -12.29% |
| Count | 239 | 222 | -7.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faint
With regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Faint identified as White or Black. In 2000, about 78.24% identified as White, while 19.67% identified as Black. By 2010, there was a small shift in this distribution. The percentage of White individuals decreased by 7.89% to 72.07%, while the percentage of Black individuals increased by 21.35% to 23.87%. Additionally, in 2010, a small proportion (2.25%) started identifying with two or more races. No individuals with the surname Faint identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.24% | 72.07% | -7.89% |
| Black | 19.67% | 23.87% | 21.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |