Explore the Family Name Fayette
The meaning of Fayette
1. American French: altered form of Faille 1, itself an altered form of French Faye. 2. French: diminutive of Faye. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fayette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fayette has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,387th most common surname, and by 2010, it had risen to the 34,185th position, a growth of 3.4%. The number of individuals bearing the Fayette surname also increased during this period from 602 to 664, an increase of 10.3%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Fayette surname per 100,000 also saw a notable increase from 0.22 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,387 | #34,185 | 3.4% |
| Count | 602 | 664 | 10.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.23 | 4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fayette
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of those with the Fayette surname identified as White (84.05%), followed by Black (7.97%), and Hispanic (2.33%). By 2010, while the largest group still identified as White (82.68%), there were higher percentages of individuals identifying as Black (10.09%) and Hispanic (4.37%). Notably, there was a significant decrease in those identifying as two or more races, decreasing from 4.32% to 1.36%. Meanwhile, both Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories appeared for the first time in 2010, each constituting 0.75% of individuals with the Fayette surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.05% | 82.68% | -1.63% |
| Black | 7.97% | 10.09% | 26.6% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 4.37% | 87.55% |
| Two or More Races | 4.32% | 1.36% | -68.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |