Explore the Family Name Favier
The meaning of Favier
1. French: occupational name for a grower of beans or a bean merchant, derived from Latin faba ‘bean’. 2. Altered form of French Faivre ‘blacksmith’. Some characteristic forenames: French Etienne, Jean Jacques, Philippe, Yves.
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How common is the last name Favier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Favier has had a significant decline in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Favier was ranked 68,360th in terms of commonality amongst surnames in the United States. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 107,134, representing a substantial decrease of about 56.72%. The actual number of people bearing this surname also fell, from 269 in 2000 to 166 in 2010 - a drop of 38.29%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals with the Favier surname per 100,000 people decreased by 40%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #107,134 | -56.72% |
| Count | 269 | 166 | -38.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.06 | -40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Favier
The Decennial U.S. Census data also sheds light on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Favier. As of 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, or those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. In 2000, the majority of bearers of the Favier name identified as White (91.82%), followed by Hispanic (3.72%) and Black (2.60%). By 2010, while the percentage of those identifying as White decreased to 86.75%, there was a marked increase among those identifying as Hispanic - up to 9.64% from 3.72% in 2000. All instances of the surname Favier within the Black community disappeared by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.82% | 86.75% | -5.52% |
| Hispanic | 3.72% | 9.64% | 159.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.6% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |