Explore the Family Name Faley
The meaning of Faley
English: probably a variant of Fawley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Faley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Faley has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 41,793 in terms of popularity among surnames in the U.S., but by 2010, it had improved its ranking to 40,144, reflecting a growth rate of approximately 3.95%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 490 in 2000 to 546 in 2010, marking a significant rise of 11.43%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced growth of 5.56%, moving from 0.18 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,793 | #40,144 | 3.95% |
| Count | 490 | 546 | 11.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.19 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faley
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Faley. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (92.45%). However, by 2010, this percentage had slightly decreased to 89.93%. During the same period, the representation of the Faley surname within the Black community saw a slight uptick, increasing from 4.69% in 2000 to 4.95% in 2010. The Hispanic community also saw the introduction of the Faley surname, registering at 2.56% in 2010, whereas there was no record of it previously. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander community saw a small presence of the surname (1.10%) in 2010, although none was recorded in 2000. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native community which held 1.02% of the Faley surname in 2000 did not register any by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.45% | 89.93% | -2.73% |
| Black | 4.69% | 4.95% | 5.54% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.02% | 0% | 0% |