Explore the Family Name Faur
The meaning of Faur
Romanian: 1. occupational name for a (black)smith, Romanian faur, from Latin faber. 2. in some cases also from a popular Romanian name for the February, applied as a nickname to a person born in this month.
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How common is the last name Faur in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Faur has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Faur ranked as the 65,133rd most common surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had slipped to the 71,042nd spot, a decrease of 9.07%. The number of individuals with the Faur surname also decreased from 285 in 2000 to 275 in 2010, marking a 3.51% drop. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname declined by 18.18%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #71,042 | -9.07% |
| Count | 285 | 275 | -3.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faur
The ethnicity associated with the surname Faur evolved somewhat over the decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 85.96% of individuals with the Faur name identified as White, but by 2010 this figure had increased to 94.55%. However, the percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went down substantially, from 10.18% in 2000 to just 3.64% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2000, 2.11% identified as being of two or more races, while by 2010, the census reported no individuals with the Faur surname identifying as such. The proportions for Hispanic ethnicity, Black ethnicity, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity were minimal or non-existent in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.96% | 94.55% | 9.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.18% | 3.64% | -64.24% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |