Explore the Family Name Fauerbach
The meaning of Fauerbach
German: habitational name from any of several places in Hesse, earlier named Vurbach ‘mud stream’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Fauerbach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fauerbach has slightly decreased in rank from 69,636 in 2000 to 71,678 in 2010, a change of -2.93%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 3.42% over the same period, from 263 to 272. Despite the increase in the number of people with this surname, its proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #71,678 | -2.93% |
| Count | 263 | 272 | 3.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fauerbach
The ethnicity linked with the Fauerbach surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. The percentage of those identifying as White increased slightly from 94.68% in 2000 to 95.22% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this timeframe. The percentage of individuals associating themselves with Hispanic ethnicity, however, dropped from 2.66% in 2000 to no recorded presence in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.68% | 95.22% | 0.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.66% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |