Explore the Family Name Falu
The meaning of Falu
Hispanic (also Falú): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Falu in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Falu saw a notable increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Falu ranked 54,522 and by 2010 it had risen to 50,362, marking a 7.63% change. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, with the count increasing from 354 to 415, a significant 17.23% jump. This means that for every 100,000 people, there were about 0.13 named Falu in 2000, which slightly rose to 0.14 in 2010, reflecting a 7.69% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #50,362 | 7.63% |
| Count | 354 | 415 | 17.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Falu
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Falu, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as Hispanic, accounting for 85.31% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 86.51% in 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up 3.67% in 2000, a figure that rose to 5.54% in 2010—marking an impressive 50.95% change. Black individuals represented 9.89% in 2000, but this decreased to 7.71% in 2010, a drop of 22.04%. There were no records of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, nor of those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.31% | 86.51% | 1.41% |
| Black | 9.89% | 7.71% | -22.04% |
| White | 3.67% | 5.54% | 50.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |