Explore the Family Name Fausey
The meaning of Fausey
1. Possibly an Americanized form of Swiss German Fasi, from a pet form of Gervasius (see Gervais). 2. Altered form of Swiss German Fausi, a nickname for a prankster.
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How common is the last name Fausey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Fausey" has seen a slight rise in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 53,659 in terms of popular surnames in the United States, but by 2010, its rank had improved to 52,169, reflecting a change of 2.78%. The count, or the number of people with this surname, also increased from 361 in 2000 to 398 in 2010, marking a 10.25% growth. However, the proportion of individuals with the Fausey surname per 100,000 population remained the same at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #52,169 | 2.78% |
| Count | 361 | 398 | 10.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fausey
The ethnicity distribution of the surname "Fausey," as noted in the Decennial U.S. Census, shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.06% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure which decreased to 94.97% by 2010. In 2010, data shows that for the first time, some individuals with this surname identified as having two or more races (2.26%) and as Hispanic (1.26%). There were no recorded changes among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.06% | 94.97% | -3.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |