Explore the Family Name Faucheaux
The meaning of Faucheaux
Altered form of French Faucheux. Some characteristic forenames: French Lucien, Prudent.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Faucheaux in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Faucheaux has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 71,143 in popularity, but dropped slightly to 71,886 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.04%. Despite this drop in rank, the number of individuals carrying the Faucheaux name actually increased from 256 in 2000 to 271 in 2010, showing a growth of 5.86%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.09 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #71,886 | -1.04% |
| Count | 256 | 271 | 5.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faucheaux
The census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Faucheaux. There was no recorded change in the percentages of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native from 2000 to 2010. However, there was a minor increase within the White demographic, which grew from 98.05% in 2000 to 98.52% in 2010. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 98.52% | 0.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |