Explore the Family Name Fauss
The meaning of Fauss
South German: variant of Faus. It is also found in France (Lorraine); compare Fouse.
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How common is the last name Fauss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fauss has experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 53,904th in 2000, it fell to 55,841st place by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.59%. However, the total count of people bearing the surname Fauss increased from 359 in 2000 to 367 in 2010, an increase of 2.23%. Despite this rise in absolute numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.69%, indicating that although more people have this surname, it is becoming less common relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #55,841 | -3.59% |
| Count | 359 | 367 | 2.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fauss
As for ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the surname Fauss identified as White, with a small increase from 98.05% in 2000 to 98.37% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. This suggests that the ethnicity associated with the surname Fauss remained predominantly White over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 98.37% | 0.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |