Explore the Family Name Favinger
The meaning of Favinger
German: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Favinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Favinger ranked 48,665 in popularity in 2000 and fell slightly to a rank of 50,659 in 2010. This represents a 4.1% decrease in popularity over the decade. However, the count of individuals with the Favinger surname increased from 407 in 2000 to 412 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 1.23%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 6.67%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #50,659 | -4.1% |
| Count | 407 | 412 | 1.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Favinger
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that in 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the Favinger surname identified as white, although the proportion decreased slightly from 95.82% to 92.96% over the decade. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races both saw considerable increases, moving up by 38.21% and 41.28% respectively. Meanwhile, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, while the proportions for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.82% | 92.96% | -2.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 2.43% | 41.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.23% | 1.7% | 38.21% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |