2000
#126,400
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Fashing
A English occupational surname indicating an individual's former occupation as a maker of fashions or fancy goods.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Fashing. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fashing surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Fashing in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fashing, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fashing
The surname FASHING is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "fasch," meaning a bundle or bundle of straw. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked with straw or bundles, potentially a farmer or thatcher.
In the early 1400s, records show variations of the name, such as "Fasching" and "Faschinger," appearing in various regions of what is now modern-day Germany. One of the earliest documented instances is a reference to a Hans Faschinger in a land registry from the town of Nuremberg, dated 1437.
The name FASHING can also be traced back to the region of Bavaria, where it was particularly prevalent in the 16th and 17th centuries. During this time, it appeared in various church records and local archives, often associated with rural farming communities.
One notable individual bearing the FASHING name was Johann Fashing, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Augsburg during the late 16th century. Records indicate that he was born in 1554 and passed away in 1621.
Another historical figure was Peter Fashing, a skilled woodcarver and sculptor who lived in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber during the early 17th century. His intricate woodwork can still be seen adorning several churches and buildings in the region.
In the 18th century, the FASHING name began to spread more widely across Germany, with individuals bearing the name appearing in various official records and documents. One such example is Johann Friedrich Fashing, a renowned clockmaker born in Nuremberg in 1723, whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy of the time.
Another notable bearer of the FASHING name was Karl Fashing, a respected philosopher and academic who lived in the late 19th century. Born in 1848 in the city of Heidelberg, he went on to teach at several prestigious universities and published numerous works on ethics and moral philosophy.
While the FASHING name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its origins can be traced back to the German regions, where it was initially associated with rural occupations and later adopted by individuals from various walks of life.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fashing
Among Census respondents with the surname Fashing, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Fashing bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Fashing surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.6% · 114
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fashing
Fashing appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
-3 bearers (-2.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,927 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-4 bearers (-3.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,184 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #126,400 | 125 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.4%) | Down 10,927 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.3%) | Down 6,184 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Fashing surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #137,327 | #143,511 | -4.5% |
| Count | 122 | 118 | -3.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fashing bearers went from 122 to 118 (-3.3% change). The surname moved down 6,184 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #143,511.
FAQ
Fashing surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fashing?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Fashing. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Fashing?
Fashing ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Fashing. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Fashing.
Has Fashing become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fashing went from 122 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Fashing?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fashing, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Fashing in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.6% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fashing appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.6%), Hispanic (1.7%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Fashing (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Fashing mean?
A English occupational surname indicating an individual's former occupation as a maker of fashions or fancy goods. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Fashing (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Fashing?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.