Explore the Family Name Fawbush
The meaning of Fawbush
Altered form of Scottish Forbes, which is pronounced as two syllables in Aberdeenshire. Compare Forbush.
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How common is the last name Fawbush in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fawbush experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 36,232nd most popular surname in the United States, but fell to the 38,265th rank by 2010, reflecting a 5.61% drop. The number of individuals with this last name also slightly declined during this period, from 584 to 579, or a decrease of 0.86%. The proportion per 100k people with this surname likewise decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,232 | #38,265 | -5.61% |
| Count | 584 | 579 | -0.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fawbush
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those bearing the Fawbush surname identified themselves as white, both in 2000 (92.47%) and 2010 (91.19%), although there was a minor decline of 1.38%. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races rose from 1.88% to 2.94%, a significant increase of 56.38%. Those identifying as Black also increased from 2.74% to 3.63%, a rise of 32.48%. However, the count for those of American Indian and Alaskan Native descent decreased by 24.09%, from 1.37% to 1.04%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.47% | 91.19% | -1.38% |
| Black | 2.74% | 3.63% | 32.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 2.94% | 56.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.37% | 1.04% | -24.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |