Explore the Family Name Fake
The meaning of Fake
English (mainly Norfolk and Suffolk): variant of Middle English Fauke, an alternative form of Fawkes or Faulks.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fake in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Fake" has seen a slight decrease in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 28,460th most popular surname, but fell to the 31,107th position by 2010, a decline of 9.3%. The number of people with this surname also declined from 789 in 2000 to 746 in 2010, marking a percentage change of -5.45%. The proportion per 100,000 people for this surname decreased by 13.79% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,460 | #31,107 | -9.3% |
| Count | 789 | 746 | -5.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.25 | -13.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fake
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a few changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the surname "Fake" who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 20.79%, while those identifying as having two or more ethnicities increased by 14.47%. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this group saw a small decrease of 0.84% over the decade. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed significant growth, increasing by 80.90%. There were no reported people with this last name identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.44% | 94.64% | -0.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.74% | 14.47% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 1.61% | 80.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.01% | 0.8% | -20.79% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |