Explore the Family Name Fallaw
The meaning of Fallaw
Scottish: variant of Falla 4.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fallaw in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fallaw has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Fallaw was ranked the 46,523rd most common surname; by 2010 it had risen to the 44,653rd position, indicating a 4.02% rise in rank. Additionally, the count of individuals with the surname Fallaw grew from 431 in 2000 to 481 in 2010, demonstrating an 11.6% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.16 across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #44,653 | 4.02% |
| Count | 431 | 481 | 11.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fallaw
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals holding the surname Fallaw identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.22% in 2000 to 95.22% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced significant growth, from 1.16% in 2000 to 3.33% in 2010, showing an impressive 187.07% change. In 2010, some Fallaws also began identifying with two or more races (1.04%), which was not the case in the previous decade. Notably, there were no Fallaw individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 95.22% | -2.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 3.33% | 187.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |