Explore the Family Name Fauber
The meaning of Fauber
Americanized form of German Faber ‘blacksmith’. Compare Fauver and Fawver.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fauber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fauber witnessed a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 29,840 out of all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it fell to rank 34,707 — a negative change of 16.31%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 743 to 651 during this decade, marking a decline of 12.38%. Correspondingly, the proportion of Faubers per 100,000 people decreased by 21.43%, moving from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,840 | #34,707 | -16.31% |
| Count | 743 | 651 | -12.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.22 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fauber
In terms of ethnicity, the data compiled from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Fauber surname identify as White, holding steady at approximately 95.55% in 2010, only slightly down from 95.69% in 2000. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase over the decade, more than doubling from 1.21% to 2.46%. On the other hand, the proportion of Faubers of Asian/Pacific Islander descent went from 0.94% to zero by 2010. Similarly, those identifying as two or more races fell by 8.89%. There were no recorded Faubers identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.69% | 95.55% | -0.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 2.46% | 103.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.23% | -8.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |