Explore the Family Name Faurot
The meaning of Faurot
French: from a diminutive of Faure ‘blacksmith’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Faurot in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Faurot saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 41,522nd most popular surname in the United States, with a total count of 494 individuals having this name. By 2010, it had dropped in ranking to 43,732nd, with 493 individuals carrying the name, marking a minimal decrease of just 0.2%. The proportion of people with the surname Faurot per 100,000 also saw a marginal decrease from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010, a change of -5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,522 | #43,732 | -5.32% |
| Count | 494 | 493 | -0.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faurot
When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Faurot according to the Decennial U.S. Census, we see some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 92.51% of those with the surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 90.67% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased significantly from 3.24% in 2000 to just 1.01% in 2010. However, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as two or more races, which rose from 3.04% in 2000 to 5.48% in 2010. Additionally, while no one with the surname identified as Hispanic or Black in 2000, by 2010, 2.03% identified as Hispanic. There were still no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.51% | 90.67% | -1.99% |
| Two or More Races | 3.04% | 5.48% | 80.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.24% | 1.01% | -68.83% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |