Explore the Family Name Faulkingham
The meaning of Faulkingham
English: habitational name from Folkingham in Lincolnshire.
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How common is the last name Faulkingham in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Faulkingham has seen a minor decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 58,553 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 59,742—a decrease of 2.03%. However, the actual number of people with this surname increased during this period. The census recorded 324 individuals with the surname in 2000, rising to 338 by 2010—an increase of 4.32%. Despite this growth, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people diminished by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #59,742 | -2.03% |
| Count | 324 | 338 | 4.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faulkingham
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Faulkingham showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White—97.84% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 96.75% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The category of "Two or more races" also remained at zero. However, the census did record a new ethnicity in 2010, with 1.48% identifying as Hispanic, an ethnicity not previously associated with this surname in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 96.75% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |