Explore the Family Name Faler
The meaning of Faler
Americanized form of German Pfahler or its variant Pfähler, or Fehler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Faler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Faler has seen a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 29,237th across all surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped to 37,735th. This represents a decline of just over 29%. The overall count of people with this surname also fell by 22.8% during this period, with a ratio per 100,000 people dropping from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,237 | #37,735 | -29.07% |
| Count | 763 | 589 | -22.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.2 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Faler underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, making up 95.28% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.57% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic or as having two or more ethnicities saw increases of 55.73% and 53.47% respectively. While there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased to zero in 2010 from 1.18% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.28% | 94.57% | -0.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 2.21% | 53.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.04% | 55.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.18% | 0% | 0% |