Explore the Family Name Fauver
The meaning of Fauver
Variant of Fauber, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fauver in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fauver has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fauver was ranked 18,484 in terms of frequency but dropped slightly to 18,835 in 2010, marking a 1.9% decrease in popularity. Despite this, the actual count of people bearing the surname Fauver rose by approximately 5.37%, from 1,379 in 2000 to 1,453 in 2010. The proportion of Fauvers per 100,000 people also saw a modest drop of 3.92%, going from 0.51 to 0.49.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,484 | #18,835 | -1.9% |
| Count | 1,379 | 1,453 | 5.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.49 | -3.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fauver
Ethnically, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fauver between 2000 and 2010. A significant majority of Fauvers identified as White in both years, although there was a minor decrease of around 1.94% over the decade. Hispanic representation among Fauvers increased by 67.76%, despite still being a small percentage of the total. Additionally, the percentage of Fauvers identifying as two or more races rose noticeably, seeing an increase of 125.86%. The census did not record any individuals with the Fauver surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 94.43% | -1.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.55% | 67.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0.58% | 1.31% | 125.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Black | 1.16% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |