Explore the Family Name Faucett
The meaning of Faucett
English: variant of Fawcett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Faucett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Faucett has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 12,815th in popularity and dropped to 13,397th in 2010, marking a 4.54% decline. However, the number of people bearing this surname increased by 3.22%, growing from 2,203 individuals in 2000 to 2,274 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the Faucett surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 6.1%, moving from 0.82 to 0.77 during that same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,815 | #13,397 | -4.54% |
| Count | 2,203 | 2,274 | 3.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.77 | -6.1% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faucett
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates shifts among those with the Faucett surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders and American Indians and Alaskan Natives each rose dramatically by 111.11%, albeit from a low base. The percentage of people identifying as two or more ethnicities also increased significantly, by 85.32%. The proportion of those identifying as White saw a minor drop of 1.65%, while the Hispanic representation grew by 71.54%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as Black declined by 12.47%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.61% | 88.13% | -1.65% |
| Black | 7.54% | 6.6% | -12.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 2.11% | 71.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 2.02% | 85.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.27% | 0.57% | 111.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.27% | 0.57% | 111.11% |