Explore the Family Name Fawson
The meaning of Fawson
English: probably a variant of Faxon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fawson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fawson has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 59,769th, but it rose to the 50,851st position by 2010, showing a notable change of almost 15%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by nearly 30%, from 316 people in 2000 to 410 in 2010. This increased presence is reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which witnessed a rise of about 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #50,851 | 14.92% |
| Count | 316 | 410 | 29.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fawson
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fawson, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals identify as White. In 2000, this group represented 97.78% of those with the Fawson surname, and while this percentage decreased slightly to 96.10% by 2010, it still constitutes the overwhelming majority. Individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of approximately 32%, albeit from a small base, rising from 2.22% in 2000 to 2.93% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the Fawson surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 96.1% | -1.72% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 2.93% | 31.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |