Explore the Family Name Fayson
The meaning of Fayson
Altered form of French Faison. It is found mainly among African Americans. History: This surname is listed along with the original form Faison in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fayson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fayson holds a relatively stable position in terms of popularity across the U.S. In 2000, it held the rank of 47,939 and by 2010, it slipped slightly to 48,160, marking a minor decrease of 0.46%. However, the count of individuals bearing the Fayson surname saw an increase from 415 in 2000 to 439 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 5.78%. The proportion per 100k remained unchanged at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,939 | #48,160 | -0.46% |
| Count | 415 | 439 | 5.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fayson
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Fayson surname is predominantly associated with the Black community, making up 90.36% in 2000 and 89.98% in 2010. A minor decrease of 0.42% was noted over this decade. The highest growth was seen among those identifying as two or more races, increasing by 78.34% from 2000 to 2010. This group made up 2.17% in 2000 and increased to 3.87% in 2010. The representation of the White and Hispanic communities showed a slight decline over the same period, dropping by 17.69% and 5.00% respectively. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90.36% | 89.98% | -0.42% |
| White | 5.54% | 4.56% | -17.69% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 3.87% | 78.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.14% | -5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |