Explore the Family Name Falen
The meaning of Falen
1. Variant of Phalen 1, itself an altered form of Irish Phelan. 2. Swedish (Falén): probably a habitational name from placenames beginning with Fal- (compare Fallen) + the adjectival suffix -én, a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’. 3. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Fahlen or Vahlen (see Phalen 3).
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How common is the last name Falen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Falen has seen a slight surge in its popularity in the United States. In 2000, the surname was ranked 65,862, but by 2010 it had moved up to 64,721—a change of 1.73%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased in that decade, from 281 people in 2000 to 307 in 2010, indicating a rise of 9.25%. Notably, the proportion of people named Falen per 100,000 residents remained constant at 0.1 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #64,721 | 1.73% |
| Count | 281 | 307 | 9.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Falen
The ethnic identity distribution associated with the surname Falen also shifted between 2000 and 2010, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. A majority of people with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 86.48% in 2000 to 85.67% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 8.54% to 10.42%, marking a 22.01% growth. However, those identifying as Black have decreased substantially, from 4.63% in 2000 to 2.28% in 2010—a drop of 50.76%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.48% | 85.67% | -0.94% |
| Hispanic | 8.54% | 10.42% | 22.01% |
| Black | 4.63% | 2.28% | -50.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |