Explore the Family Name File
The meaning of File
1. Americanized form of German Feil or Pfeil. 2. Hungarian: from a variant of Füle, a pet form of the personal name Fülöp, Hungarian form of Philip. 3. English (Kent): variant of Fill. 4. Albanian: from a short form of the personal name Filip ‘Philip’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name File in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "File" decreased between 2000 and 2010. The rank dropped from 15,611 to 16,881, which represents an 8.14% decrease. The total count also dipped slightly from 1719 in 2000 to 1688 in 2010, a decline of approximately 1.8%. When considering the proportion per 100,000 individuals, the number fell by 10.94%, moving from 0.64 to 0.57.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,611 | #16,881 | -8.14% |
| Count | 1,719 | 1,688 | -1.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.57 | -10.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name File
In regard to ethnicity, the File surname saw interesting changes over the same period. As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races. Hispanic representation rose from 0.47% to 1.48%, an increase of 214.89%. Those identifying as two or more races saw a 75.68% increase, jumping from 1.11% to 1.95%. Meanwhile, those identifying as White experienced a slight decrease of 2.12%, moving from 93.02% to 91.05%. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native also showed minor shifts during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.02% | 91.05% | -2.12% |
| Black | 4.25% | 4.27% | 0.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.95% | 75.68% |
| Hispanic | 0.47% | 1.48% | 214.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0.65% | 12.07% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0.59% | 1.72% |