Explore the Family Name Foulds
The meaning of Foulds
1. English: variant of Folds, with plural or post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. Scottish: variant of Faulds 2.
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How common is the last name Foulds in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Foulds has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Foulds surname ranked 28,298th most popular, but by 2010 it had slipped to 31,033rd, indicating a drop of around 10%. The actual count of people with this surname likewise declined from 795 to 748, marking a nearly 6% decrease. Notably, its proportion per 100,000 people dropped by almost 14%, from 0.29 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,298 | #31,033 | -9.66% |
| Count | 795 | 748 | -5.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.25 | -13.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Foulds
Examining the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Foulds, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that over 90% identify as White, although this figure has slightly decreased by roughly 2% from 2000 to 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Black (from 1.89% to 2.54%) and Hispanic (from 1.38% to 1.74%). Additionally, there was a small uptick in people of two or more races from 0.63% to 0.67%. Interestingly, the 2010 census marked the first time individuals with the Foulds surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, while no change was observed among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.72% | 93.98% | -1.82% |
| Black | 1.89% | 2.54% | 34.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.74% | 26.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.63% | 0.67% | 6.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |