Explore the Family Name Faughn
The meaning of Faughn
Welsh: variant of Vaughan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Faughn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Faughn has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It dropped in rank from 33,054 to 36,286, indicating a change of -9.78%, while the count declined by 5.51% from 653 to 617. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 12.5%, going from 0.24 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,054 | #36,286 | -9.78% |
| Count | 653 | 617 | -5.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faughn
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts for the surname Faughn between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 41.3%, from 0.92% to 1.3%. Those identifying with two or more races rose by 15.48%, from 1.68% to 1.94%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly by 1.24%, from 96.17% to 94.98%. The Hispanic population saw the most significant increase, with a jump of 89.61% from 0.77% to 1.46%. No changes were observed among those identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 94.98% | -1.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.94% | 15.48% |
| Hispanic | 0.77% | 1.46% | 89.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 1.3% | 41.3% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |