Explore the Family Name Falb
The meaning of Falb
German: nickname for someone with a pale complexion or fair hair, from Middle High German valwe, val ‘pale’. The word Falb(e) is used today only to denote the color of a horse.
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How common is the last name Falb in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Falb saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 62,236 in 2000 and dropped to 72,771 in 2010, representing a decrease of 16.93%. The count of people carrying the Falb surname decreased by 11.3% from 301 to 267 over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 18.18%, from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #72,771 | -16.93% |
| Count | 301 | 267 | -11.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Falb
The Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Falb is predominantly White, accounting for 97.67% in 2000 and 96.63% in 2010. This represents a slight decrease of 1.06%. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 96.63% | -1.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |