Explore the Family Name Faulder
The meaning of Faulder
English (northern): topographic name from a derivative of Middle English fald(e), fold ‘livestock pen, sheepfold’, denoting someone who lived or worked at such a place. Compare Folds.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Faulder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Faulder saw minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 113,519 in terms of prevalence and rose slightly to a rank of 114,424 by 2010, indicating a -0.8 change. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 143 to 153 during the same period, representing a growth rate of 6.99%. However, when evaluated in proportion to a population of 100,000, there was no significant change in the prevalence of the Faulder name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #113,519 | #114,424 | -0.8% |
| Count | 143 | 153 | 6.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faulder
In terms of ethnicity, the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in 2000, 91.61% of people with the Faulder surname identified as white, increasing to 96.73% in 2010. This indicates a growth of 5.59% within a decade. Individuals who identified as Black comprised 6.29% of Faulders in 2000, but there were no recorded individuals identifying as Black in 2010. No data was available for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year. There were also no recorded instances of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.61% | 96.73% | 5.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 6.29% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |