Explore the Family Name Falgoust
The meaning of Falgoust
Altered form of French Falgout.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Falgoust in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Falgoust has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Falgoust was ranked 33,933 in popularity with a count of 633, translating to a proportion of 0.23 per 100k individuals. By 2010, the ranking had slightly dropped to 34,916 with a count of 646 individuals, or 0.22 per 100k. This represents a change of -2.9 in rank and an increase of 2.05 in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,933 | #34,916 | -2.9% |
| Count | 633 | 646 | 2.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Falgoust
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most people carrying the Falgoust surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, making up 97.79% and 94.43% respectively, marking a decrease of 3.44%. Meanwhile, there were new instances of the surname among people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those belonging to two or more races, each accounting for 0.77% in 2010. The Hispanic community also saw an introduction of the Falgoust surname in 2010, representing 3.1% of the total. There were no reported instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 94.43% | -3.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |