Explore the Family Name Fares
The meaning of Fares
1. Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic fāris ‘horseman, knight’. 2. Spanish: unexplained. 3. English: variant of Faires. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Nabil, Mohamad, Nafez, Nagib, Onsi, Ramzi, Sameer, Samir, Abdelkader, Abdulaziz, Ali, Amer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fares in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Fares' has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,406 in popularity with a count of 961. By 2010, its rank had improved to 24,001, with an increased count of 1,051, marking a growth rate of approximately 9.37%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant over this decade at 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,406 | #24,001 | 1.66% |
| Count | 961 | 1,051 | 9.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fares
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Fares surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled from 0.94% to 2.19%. Those reporting two or more races declined significantly from 11.45% to 4.09%. The percentage of White individuals increased from 77.21% to 84.97%, while those identifying as Hispanic experienced a slight decrease from 8.53% to 7.42%. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native among the Fares surname holders in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.21% | 84.97% | 10.05% |
| Hispanic | 8.53% | 7.42% | -13.01% |
| Two or More Races | 11.45% | 4.09% | -64.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.94% | 2.19% | 132.98% |
| Black | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |