Explore the Family Name Faucheux
The meaning of Faucheux
French: variant of Faucheur, an occupational name for a mower, from an agent derivative of Old French faucher ‘to mow’. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Lucien, Felicien. Irish Clancy, James Patrick.
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How common is the last name Faucheux in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Faucheux has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 37,145 to 36,477, indicating an increase of 1.8 percent over the decade. Similarly, the count (number of people with this surname) also rose by 8.5 percent, increasing from 565 in 2000 to 613 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.21 throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,145 | #36,477 | 1.8% |
| Count | 565 | 613 | 8.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faucheux
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Faucheux last name identify as White, with a slight decrease, from 97.35 percent in 2000 to 96.90 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, going up by 58.06 percent, from 1.24 percent in 2000 to 1.96 percent in 2010. Interestingly, there was a complete drop-off in the percentage of those identifying as two or more races, from 0.88 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no individuals with the Faucheux surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 96.9% | -0.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 1.96% | 58.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |