Explore the Family Name Faz
The meaning of Faz
Spanish: probably a nickname from faz ‘face’. This surname is most common in Mexico. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Jesus, Juan, Ramiro, Roberto, Adelita, Alfredo, Armando, Carlos, Domingo, Ignacio, Mario.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Faz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Faz" has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It's ranking improved from 15,898 to 14,119, which is an increase of approximately 11.19 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the surname "Faz" also increased by 26.67 percent, moving up from 1,680 in 2000 to 2,128 in 2010. This positive change also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, experiencing a 16.13 percent growth from 0.62 in 2000 to 0.72 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,898 | #14,119 | 11.19% |
| Count | 1,680 | 2,128 | 26.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.72 | 16.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the surname "Faz" identify as Hispanic, making up 94.35 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.70 percent in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White also saw a slight increase, going up by 14.29 percent from 5.18 percent in 2000 to 5.92 percent in 2010. There were no recorded changes in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.35% | 93.7% | -0.69% |
| White | 5.18% | 5.92% | 14.29% |
| 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% |