Explore the Family Name Fauth
The meaning of Fauth
German: occupational name for a steward or bailiff, from a South German dialect form of Vogt. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Helmut, Jurgen, Milbert.
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How common is the last name Fauth in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fauth has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fauth was ranked 22,821st in popularity with 1,048 individuals carrying this last name. By 2010, this rank had dropped to 24,404 while the count of individuals also saw a small decline to 1,026. This amounted to a -6.94% change in rank and -2.1% change in count. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k also declined by -10.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,821 | #24,404 | -6.94% |
| Count | 1,048 | 1,026 | -2.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.35 | -10.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fauth
As for the ethnic identity of those with the surname Fauth, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, accounting for 97.61% in 2000, slightly increasing to 97.86% in 2010. There was a minor presence of the surname within the Hispanic community, making up 1.24% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 1.17% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races made up 0.48% of the Fauth surname bearers in 2000, rising to 0.58% in 2010. No instances of the surname were found among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 97.86% | 0.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 1.17% | -5.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0.48% | 0.58% | 20.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |