Explore the Family Name Fauteux
The meaning of Fauteux
Altered form of French Faudeux: 1. derivative of Old French faude ‘pit for charcoal making’, used as a nickname or a metonymic occupational name for a coalman. 2. alternatively, a derivative of Old French faude, a term denoting a part of the armor that protects the bottom of the bust and upper thighs, possibly used as a nickname or a metonymic occupational name for a maker of this. History: Pierre Fauteux/Faudeux from Darnétal in Seine-Maritime, France, married Peyronne Bulté in QC in 1679. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Jacques, Laurier, Pierre, Remi, Alain, Andre, Armand, Dominique, Edmour, Fernand, Francois.
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How common is the last name Fauteux in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fauteux has seen a slight increase in popularity in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 47,308 among all surnames with 422 individuals bearing this last name. A decade later, in 2010, the rank rose to 45,495 as the count of people named Fauteux increased by 11.37% to reach 470. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.16, indicating that while the total number of people with this surname has grown, its overall prevalence in the population hasn't changed significantly.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Rank | #47,308 | #45,495 | 3.83% |
Count | 422 | 470 | 11.37% |
Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fauteux
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fauteux, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 98.10% in 2000 to 95.32% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small increase in those identifying with two or more races, going from 0% in 2000 to approximately 2.77% in 2010.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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White | 98.1% | 95.32% | -2.83% |
Two or More Races | 0% | 2.77% | 0% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |