Explore the Family Name Favors
The meaning of Favors
Variant of Favor, a surname of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Favors in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Favors" has slightly increased between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Favors was ranked 7896 in terms of popularity and this improved to 7730 by 2010, marking a 2.1% increase. The count of individuals with this last name also rose from 3889 to 4295 within the same period, an increment of 10.44%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Favors per 100k population saw a slight increase from 1.44 to 1.46.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,896 | #7,730 | 2.1% |
| Count | 3,889 | 4,295 | 10.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.44 | 1.46 | 1.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Favors
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Favors identify as Black, with the percentage slightly increasing from 77.19% in 2000 to 77.81% in 2010. Those who identify as White decreased from 19.39% to 17.53% within the same decade. The Hispanic representation among those with the surname Favors also experienced growth from 1.23% to 1.68%, while those identifying with two or more races saw an impressive increase from 1.80% to 2.56%. It is important to note that no individuals with this surname were recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 77.19% | 77.81% | 0.8% |
| White | 19.39% | 17.53% | -9.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 2.56% | 42.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 1.68% | 36.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |