2000
#128,797
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Fasman
A variant spelling of the East Slavic surname Fasman/Faizman, derived from the word "fayzi" meaning "benefit" or "profit".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Fasman. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fasman 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Fasman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fasman, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fasman
The surname FASMAN is believed to have originated in Germany during the late Middle Ages. The name is thought to be derived from the German word "fast," which means "firmly" or "solidly," and the suffix "-man," indicating a person or individual. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was perceived as a strong, steadfast person.
The earliest recorded instances of the name FASMAN can be traced back to the 15th century in various regions of Germany, such as Bavaria and Saxony. Several variations in spelling were common during this period, including Fastman, Fastemann, and Fastman.
One of the earliest known references to the name FASMAN can be found in the municipal records of the town of Nuremberg, dated 1487, which mentions a certain Hans Fastman, a merchant and member of the local guild.
In the 16th century, the name FASMAN appeared in several historical documents and records across Germany. Notably, a Johannes Fastman was recorded as a scholar and professor at the University of Leipzig in 1542.
As the centuries passed, the FASMAN name spread to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands, where a prominent family of that name resided in Amsterdam during the 17th century. One notable member was Willem Fasman (1622-1688), a successful merchant and civic leader.
In the 18th century, a German-born mathematician and astronomer named Georg Fasman (1723-1792) gained recognition for his contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and his work on the calculation of planetary orbits.
Another notable individual with the surname FASMAN was Friedrich Fasman (1788-1853), a German composer and violinist who served as the court musician to the Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach in the early 19th century.
During the 19th century, the name FASMAN also appeared in various parts of Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland and Russia, likely due to migration and intermarriage with German families.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fasman
Among Census respondents with the surname Fasman, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Fasman 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 Fasman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.2% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fasman
Fasman 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
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-14 bearers (-11.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 22,735 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-3 bearers (-2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,457 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #128,797 | 122 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-11.5%) | Down 22,735 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.8%) | Down 1,457 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 Fasman 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 | #151,532 | #152,989 | -1.0% |
| Count | 108 | 105 | -2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fasman bearers went from 108 to 105 (-2.8% change). The surname moved down 1,457 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #152,989.
FAQ
Fasman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fasman?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Fasman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Fasman?
Fasman ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Fasman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Fasman.
Has Fasman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fasman went from 108 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Fasman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fasman, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Fasman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.2% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fasman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.2%), Hispanic (1.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Fasman (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 Fasman mean?
A variant spelling of the East Slavic surname Fasman/Faizman, derived from the word "fayzi" meaning "benefit" or "profit". 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 Fasman (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 Fasman?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.