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

Farciert, 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 Farciert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Farciert in America

Farciert is the 80926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Farciert surname appeared 234 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 Farciert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Farciert 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 Farciert

The surname FARCIERT is of French origin, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to derive from the Old French word "farcir," which means "to stuff" or "to fill." This suggests that the name may have been associated with an occupation or trade related to cooking or food preparation, such as a chef, butcher, or baker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FARCIERT can be found in the archives of the city of Lyon, France, where a certain Jacques FARCIERT was mentioned as a master baker in the year 1587. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.

In the 17th century, the name FARCIERT appears to have spread to other parts of France, with records indicating its presence in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. A notable figure from this period was Pierre FARCIERT (1621-1698), a renowned chef who served in the court of Louis XIV and was known for his innovative culinary creations.

As the name FARCIERT continued to gain prominence, it also found its way into the literary world. In the 18th century, a French writer named Étienne FARCIERT (1732-1801) gained recognition for his satirical works critiquing the excesses of the aristocracy.

During the 19th century, the FARCIERT name was associated with several influential figures in the fields of politics and business. One such individual was Henri FARCIERT (1845-1912), a prominent banker and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of the French financial system.

Another notable bearer of the FARCIERT name was Marie FARCIERT (1879-1955), a pioneering French chemist who made significant contributions to the study of organic compounds and their applications in various industries.

While the FARCIERT surname may not be as widespread today as some others, it continues to hold a place in history as a name with deep roots in French culture and a connection to the culinary arts and other notable endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Farciert

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

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

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