Explore the Family Name Faivre
The meaning of Faivre
French (mainly Lorraine, Franche-Comté): variant of Fèvre, an occupational name for a blacksmith or ironworker (see Lefevre). Compare Favier. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Henri, Jean Francois, Nadege.
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How common is the last name Faivre in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Faivre increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Faivre was ranked 42,529th in popularity and had 480 people bearing the name. By 2010, the name had risen to rank 41,100 with an increase of 3.36% and the count of individuals with this surname grew to 530, marking a 10.42% rise. However, the proportion of people with the Faivre surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.18 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,529 | #41,100 | 3.36% |
| Count | 480 | 530 | 10.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faivre
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Faivre. In 2000, 92.50% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but by 2010, this percentage decreased slightly to 89.62%. During the same period, those identifying as Hispanic rose from 5.21% to 9.06%, indicating a substantial increase of 73.90%. The number of people identifying with two or more races declined to zero in 2010 from 1.67% in 2000. It's important to note that there were no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.5% | 89.62% | -3.11% |
| Hispanic | 5.21% | 9.06% | 73.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |