Explore the Family Name Fye
The meaning of Fye
1. Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Fiaich (see Fee). 2. Americanized form of German Fey. 3. West African (Gambia): variant of Faye 3.
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How common is the last name Fye in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fye experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 11,781st most common surname, but by 2010, had fallen to 12,795th. The number of individuals with the surname also decreased by 1.03%, from 2,435 in 2000 to 2,410 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the surname Fye per 100,000 people also fell by 8.89%, from 0.9 in 2000 to 0.82 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,781 | #12,795 | -8.61% |
| Count | 2,435 | 2,410 | -1.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.9 | 0.82 | -8.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fye
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some minor shifts in the distribution of the surname Fye. The percentage of people identifying as White decreased slightly, from 90.14% in 2000 to 89.54% in 2010. The Black population with this surname also saw a small decline, from 6.90% to 6.64%. However, there was an increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic (from 1.11% to 1.83%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 1.03% to 1.24%). The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders remained stable at 0.37%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native population decreased from 0.45% to 0.37%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.14% | 89.54% | -0.67% |
| Black | 6.9% | 6.64% | -3.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.83% | 64.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.24% | 20.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 0.37% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.45% | 0.37% | -17.78% |