Find out how popular the last name Faichney is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Faichney.

Faichney, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Faichney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Faichney in America

Faichney is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Faichney surname appeared 100 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Faichney.

The history of the last name Faichney

The surname Faichney has its origins in the Scottish Lowlands, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Scots Gaelic word "faichne," which translates to "marsh" or "bog," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with someone who lived near or worked on a marshy area.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John Faichney, who was recorded in the Burgh Records of Irvine, Ayrshire, in 1587. This suggests that the name had established itself in the southwestern region of Scotland by the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Faichney family appears to have spread to other parts of Scotland, with records showing individuals with the surname in various parishes and burghs. For instance, a Thomas Faichney was mentioned in the Parish Records of Anstruther Easter, Fife, in 1628, indicating the name's presence in the eastern coastal regions.

While the Faichney surname does not appear in notable historical records such as the Domesday Book, it has been associated with a few notable individuals throughout the centuries. One such person was Robert Faichney, a Scottish clergyman who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He served as the minister of Avendale Parish in Lanarkshire from 1696 until his death in 1730.

Another notable bearer of the Faichney name was James Faichney, a Scottish merchant and landowner who lived in the 18th century. He was a prominent figure in the town of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, and owned several properties in the area.

In the 19th century, the Faichney surname continued to be found across various regions of Scotland. One individual of note was William Faichney, a Scottish poet and author who was born in Greenock, Renfrewshire, in 1831. He published several works of poetry and prose during his lifetime, including "The Greenock Lays" and "Poems and Songs."

Another notable Faichney was John Faichney, a Scottish architect who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Glasgow, including the former Govan Burgh Chambers, which was completed in 1901.

While the Faichney surname has its roots in Scotland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and migration patterns. However, its origins and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the Scottish Lowlands, where it likely emerged as a descriptive name associated with those who lived or worked in marshy areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Faichney

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Faichney.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Faichney was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Faichney was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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