Explore the Family Name Fausel
The meaning of Fausel
South German: possibly a derivative of Pfaus (see Pfautz).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fausel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fausel has seen slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fausel was ranked 73,659th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 74,141st, a subtle decrease of 0.65%. Despite this drop in ranking, the total count of individuals with the Fausel surname actually increased from 245 in 2000 to 261 in 2010, a growth of 6.53%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #74,141 | -0.65% |
| Count | 245 | 261 | 6.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fausel
The ethnicity breakdown for those with the Fausel surname also shows minor shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of individuals identifying as White increased slightly from 92.24% in 2000 to 92.72% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals with the Fausel surname identifying as Hispanic decreased by 5.88%, going down from 2.04% in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010. The percentage of individuals reporting as belonging to two or more races dropped from 2.45% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Interestingly, the Black category saw an increase from 0% representation in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.24% | 92.72% | 0.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 1.92% | -5.88% |
| Black | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.45% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |