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

Fallen, 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 Fallen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fallen in America

Fallen is the 23555th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fallen surname appeared 1,078 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 Fallen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fallen 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 Fallen

The surname Fallen is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that was likely derived from the Old English word "falod," meaning "fold" or "enclosure for animals."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Fallen can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1273, where a person named Richard de Falleden is mentioned. This suggests that the name may have originated in or near the Yorkshire area, potentially in a place called Falleden or a similar-sounding name.

During the Middle Ages, the surname Fallen appeared in various historical records and documents, including the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1279, which mentions a person named John de Faledon. This variation in spelling was common during that time period, as standardized spelling was not yet established.

In the 14th century, the name Fallen was found in the tax records of Lincolnshire, where a person named William Falleden was recorded in 1379. This suggests that the name had spread to other parts of England by that time.

One notable bearer of the surname Fallen was Sir John Fallen (c. 1420 - 1489), a wealthy merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London. He was known for his philanthropic endeavors and contributed to the rebuilding of the church of St. Michael Paternoster Royal in the City of London.

Another historical figure with the surname Fallen was Thomas Fallen (c. 1560 - 1632), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Islington, London. He was known for his scholarly works on religious topics.

In the 17th century, the name Fallen was found in various parish records across England, including in the counties of Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Devon. This suggests that the name had become more widely dispersed throughout the country by that time.

One notable bearer of the surname Fallen during this period was Sir John Fallen (c. 1630 - 1701), a member of the English gentry and a landowner in Gloucestershire. He served as a Justice of the Peace and was known for his involvement in local affairs.

Another individual with the surname Fallen was William Fallen (c. 1670 - 1745), a English merchant and ship owner who was involved in the transatlantic trade between England and the American colonies. He was based in Bristol and was considered a prominent figure in the city's mercantile community.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fallen

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

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

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