Explore the Family Name Fait
The meaning of Fait
1. Czech, Polish, and German: from the German personal name Veit. 2. German: variant of Vogt, an occupational name for a steward or bailiff, Middle High German voit. Compare Fauth.
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How common is the last name Fait in the United States?
Based on the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fait saw a decrease in popularity over the decade. In 2000, Fait ranked at 32,302 but slipped to 35,993 in 2010, a decline of approximately 11.43%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by about 7.29%, from 672 to 623. The proportion of people named Fait per 100k population dropped by 16%, from 0.25 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,302 | #35,993 | -11.43% |
| Count | 672 | 623 | -7.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fait
With regard to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows minor shifts within the Fait surname bearers. The percentage of those identifying as White slightly decreased by 0.89%, from 93.45% in 2000 to 92.62% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic increased notably by 18.44%, from 4.61% to 5.46%. Noteworthy is that there were no recorded individuals with the Fait surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. The category "Two or more races" was also not represented in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.45% | 92.62% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 4.61% | 5.46% | 18.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.74% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |