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

Faines, 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 Faines surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Faines in America

Faines is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Faines surname appeared 142 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 Faines.

We can also compare 2010 data for Faines 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 Faines

The surname Faines is of English origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "fenn," which referred to a marshland or a fen. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have resided in or near a marshy region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Faines surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a renowned survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Radulfus de Faynes, whose name is spelled differently but is likely an early variation of the modern Faines surname.

During the 13th century, the surname appeared in various records with spellings such as Faynes, Feines, and Fayns. These variations were common due to the inconsistent spelling practices of the time. One notable historical figure bearing this surname was Sir John Faynes, a knight who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 during the Hundred Years' War.

In the 16th century, the Faines surname gained prominence in the county of Essex, where several families were recorded as residing in the towns of Colchester and Maldon. One notable individual from this period was William Faines (c. 1510-1580), a wealthy merchant and landowner who served as a alderman in Colchester.

The 17th century saw the Faines surname spread across England, with records indicating families residing in counties such as Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Worcestershire. One notable figure from this era was Robert Faines (1645-1712), a renowned clockmaker who worked in London and was known for his intricate and innovative timepiece designs.

By the 18th century, the Faines surname had become well-established in various parts of England. One notable individual from this period was Sir James Faines (1738-1815), a successful businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the city of Bristol.

Throughout the 19th century, the Faines surname continued to be prevalent in England, with several individuals achieving notable accomplishments. One such figure was Thomas Faines (1810-1892), a respected scholar and educator who served as the headmaster of Eton College for over two decades.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Faines

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

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

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