Explore the Family Name Faulds
The meaning of Faulds
1. English: variant of Folds. 2. Scottish: habitational name from any of various places called Faulds, as for example in Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire and Perth.
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How common is the last name Faulds in the United States?
The surname Faulds holds a rank of 33,731 in terms of popularity in the United States, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. This represents a minor drop in rank from 2000 when it stood at 33,471. Despite this slight dip in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Faulds surname increased by 4.98%, going from 643 in 2000 to 675 in 2010. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population decreased by 4.17% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,471 | #33,731 | -0.78% |
| Count | 643 | 675 | 4.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faulds
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of people with the surname Faulds identify as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportions have reduced slightly from 95.65% in 2000 to 94.37% in 2010. While the Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a minor decrease of 4.03%, the Hispanic group experienced a significant increase of 103.67%. Furthermore, the group identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 1.24% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010. No changes were observed among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 94.37% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 2.22% | 103.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.78% | 43.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.24% | 1.19% | -4.03% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |