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

Faine, 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 Faine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Faine in America

Faine is the 53072nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Faine surname appeared 390 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 Faine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Faine to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Faine

The surname FAINE is believed to have originated in France, derived from the Old French word "faine," meaning "beech tree." It is thought to have first emerged as a toponymic surname, referring to someone who lived near or was associated with a beech tree or a place where beech trees were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FAINE can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Normandy, France. In medieval records, variations such as "de la Faine" and "de Faine" are found, indicating the name's connection to a specific location or landmark.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often adopted as a means of distinguishing individuals from one another. The FAINE surname may have been initially given to someone living near a prominent beech tree or in a area known for its beech forests, and then passed down through generations.

In the 16th century, the FAINE surname appeared in various historical documents, including court records and parish registers. One notable example is Jean FAINE, a merchant from the city of Rouen, who was mentioned in a trade agreement dated 1567.

As the surname spread across France and eventually to other parts of Europe, different spellings emerged, such as "Fayne" and "Feyne." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the FAINE surname. One such figure was Pierre FAINE (1592-1664), a French philosopher and theologian who authored several influential works on ethics and morality.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Marie FAINE (1718-1794), a renowned French actress and playwright who performed at the Comédie-Française in Paris during the 18th century.

In the realm of literature, Claude FAINE (1832-1908) was a French novelist and poet known for his works that explored themes of rural life and the natural world.

In more recent times, the FAINE surname has been associated with several notable figures, including Jacques FAINE (1906-1982), a French artist and sculptor whose works were exhibited in galleries across Europe.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contributions of Simone FAINE (1924-2018), a French chemist and researcher who made significant advancements in the field of polymer science, earning her numerous accolades and honors throughout her career.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Faine

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

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 Faine 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Faine has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Faine was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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