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

Faller, 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 Faller surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Faller in America

Faller is the 10402nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Faller surname appeared 3,097 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Faller.

We can also compare 2010 data for Faller 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 Faller

The surname Faller has its origins in Germany and is an occupational name for a person who was a maker or seller of fells or pelts. It is derived from the Middle High German word 'valære' which means 'skinner' or 'fell-monger'. The earliest recorded spelling of the name dates back to the 13th century.

The name Faller can be found in various historical records and manuscripts, including the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval charters and documents from Germany. One notable mention is from the year 1295, where a certain Conrad Faller is listed as a citizen of the town of Nuremberg.

In the 14th century, a branch of the Faller family settled in the region of Saxony, where they were involved in the fur trade. Records from this period show several Fallers serving as members of local guilds and councils.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Faller was Hans Faller, a furrier who lived in Augsburg, Germany in the late 15th century. He is mentioned in the city's tax records from 1487.

Another notable bearer of the name was Johann Faller (1580-1642), a German theologian and author who was a professor at the University of Tübingen. His works included several religious texts and commentaries.

During the 17th century, the Faller name can be found in various parts of Germany, including the regions of Bavaria, Swabia, and the Palatinate. One prominent figure from this time was Matthias Faller (1634-1706), a Lutheran pastor and author from Nuremberg.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Faller family settled in the town of Freiburg im Breisgau, in the Black Forest region of Germany. One member of this family, Johann Georg Faller (1761-1826), was a respected lawyer and magistrate in the town.

Another notable Faller was the German painter and engraver Johann Michael Faller (1769-1829), who was born in Würzburg and is known for his landscapes and city views.

As the Faller name spread across Germany and into neighboring countries, it also acquired various regional spellings and variations, such as Fahler, Fäller, and Feller.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Faller

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

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

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