Explore the Family Name Fakes
The meaning of Fakes
English (Suffolk): variant of Fawkes or Faulks.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fakes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Fakes' experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 66,274th and dropped to the 69,793rd position by 2010, marking a -5.31% change. The count of people bearing this name increased marginally from 279 in 2000 to 281 in 2010, showing a 0.72% increase. However, the proportion per 100k population remained constant at 0.1 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #69,793 | -5.31% |
| Count | 279 | 281 | 0.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fakes
The ethnic identity associated with the 'Fakes' surname also shifted slightly over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identified as White increased from 91.40% in 2000 to 93.24% in 2010. There was a small introduction of Hispanic ethnicity, with 1.78% in 2010 compared to none in 2000. Meanwhile, the Black ethnicity representation decreased significantly from 5.38% in 2000 to 3.91% in 2010, a change of -27.32%. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native recorded no changes or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.4% | 93.24% | 2.01% |
| Black | 5.38% | 3.91% | -27.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |