Explore the Family Name Fils-aime
The meaning of Fils-aime
Haitian (Fils-Aimé, also Filsaimé): nickname denoting a favorite son, from French fils ‘son’ + aimé ‘loved, beloved’. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre, Antoine, Andre, Argentine, Edeline, Fernande, Gessy, Gisele, Jean Claude, Lamartine, Leonne, Lucien.
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How common is the last name Fils-aime in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fils-Aime increased significantly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 24,083 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had climbed up to 17,818 - a substantial growth of 26.01%. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period, from 977 individuals in 2000 to 1,571 in 2010, representing a surge of 60.8%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Fils-Aime per 100,000 population rose by 47.22%, from 0.36 to 0.53.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,083 | #17,818 | 26.01% |
| Count | 977 | 1,571 | 60.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.53 | 47.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fils-aime
The Decennial U.S. Census data also offers insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fils-Aime. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, between the two census years, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black and carrying the surname Fils-Aime increased from 82.29% to 92.17%, signifying a 12.01% change. Conversely, the representation of the surname among those identifying as White decreased from 3.38% to 2.23%, while the percentage among those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight rise from 2.25% to 2.86%. Interestingly, the representation of the surname among those identifying with two or more races dropped dramatically, from 11.77% in 2000 to just 2.29% in 2010, marking an 80.54% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82.29% | 92.17% | 12.01% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 2.86% | 27.11% |
| Two or More Races | 11.77% | 2.29% | -80.54% |
| White | 3.38% | 2.23% | -34.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |