Explore the Family Name Faul
The meaning of Faul
1. Irish or Scottish: shortened form of McFaul, from Scottish Gaelic Mac Phàil or Irish Mac Phóil, ‘son of Paul’. See McFall, McPhaul, and McPhail. 2. English: variant of Fall 2. 3. South German: nickname for a weakling, from Middle High German vūl, voul ‘frail, decayed, foul, weak’. Later the term took on the meaning ‘lazy’ and in some cases the surname may have arisen as a nickname from this sense.
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How common is the last name Faul in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Faul" has seen a noticeable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 11,464 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had advanced to position 10,914. Over this decade, there was a 4.8% increase in rank, with the count of individuals bearing this surname rising from 2,520 to 2,916, a substantial growth of 15.71%. The proportion of people named Faul per 100,000 also increased by 6.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,464 | #10,914 | 4.8% |
| Count | 2,520 | 2,916 | 15.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.93 | 0.99 | 6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faul
Insights derived from the Decennial U.S. Census reveal shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Faul". The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 93.33% in 2000 to 89.47% in 2010. Notably, there were significant increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, with changes of 104.48% and 102.14% respectively. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic grew by 24.74%, while those reporting two or more races saw a modest increase of 6.67%. Finally, the portion identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native rose by 55.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.33% | 89.47% | -4.14% |
| Black | 2.34% | 4.73% | 102.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.37% | 24.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.44% | 6.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 1.37% | 104.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0.62% | 55% |