Explore the Family Name Fausett
The meaning of Fausett
English: variant of Fawcett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fausett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fausett showed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fausett was ranked as the 21113th most popular surname, while in 2010 it fell to the 24446th spot, indicating a decrease of 15.79%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 1159 in 2000 to 1024 in 2010, marking an 11.65% drop. The proportion of Fausetts per 100k population saw an 18.6% reduction, moving from 0.43 to 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,113 | #24,446 | -15.79% |
| Count | 1,159 | 1,024 | -11.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.35 | -18.6% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fausett
Looking at ethnic identity associated with the surname Fausett, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of Fausetts identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease from 95.00% in 2000 to 92.87% in 2010. There were no Fausetts who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2010, while the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled from 1.73% in 2000 to 3.52% in 2010. People identifying with two or more races increased by 7.10%, and there was a new emergence of Fausetts identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, which wasn't observed in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 92.87% | -2.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 3.52% | 103.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.66% | 7.1% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.86% | 0% | 0% |