Explore the Family Name Fam
The meaning of Fam
1. Coptic (Egypt): unexplained. 2. Chinese: Hakka form of the Chinese surname 范, see Fan 1.
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How common is the last name Fam in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Fam" has significantly increased over a decade. In 2000, this surname ranked 68,569th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to 52,851st, reflecting an improvement of 22.92%. The total count of individuals bearing this last name also swelled from 268 in 2000 to 392 in 2010, indicating a remarkable growth of 46.27%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people carrying the "Fam" surname rose by 30% from 0.1 to 0.13 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #52,851 | 22.92% |
| Count | 268 | 392 | 46.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.13 | 30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fam
Turning to ethnic identity, the ethnicity distribution of the surname "Fam" has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, a percentage that increased from 64.18% in 2000 to 73.21% in 2010. The number of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 10.60%, dropping from 24.25% to 21.68%. There were also notable changes among those identifying with two or more races, and Black, which fell by 49.82% and 46.73% respectively. No individuals with the "Fam" surname identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.18% | 73.21% | 14.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 24.25% | 21.68% | -10.6% |
| Two or More Races | 5.6% | 2.81% | -49.82% |
| Black | 3.36% | 1.79% | -46.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |