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

Faudree, 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 Faudree surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Faudree in America

Faudree is the 71042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Faudree surname appeared 275 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 Faudree.

We can also compare 2010 data for Faudree 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 Faudree

The surname Faudree is believed to have originated in France, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to have derived from the Old French word "faudre," meaning "thunder" or "lightning." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who exhibited a forceful or thunderous personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Faudree can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This entry suggests that the name had already been established in France and subsequently traveled to England during the Norman Conquest.

During the 13th century, the name Faudree appeared in various records and manuscripts, often with slight variations in spelling, such as Faudree, Faudrie, or Faudray. These variations were common due to the inconsistencies in spelling practices during that time period.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name Faudree was Jacques Faudree, a prominent merchant and landowner from the French region of Normandy. Historical records indicate that he was born in 1312 and played a significant role in the local economy and politics of his region.

Another individual of note was Marie Faudree, a skilled seamstress and embroiderer who lived in Paris during the late 15th century. Her intricate needlework was highly sought after by the French nobility, and she is remembered for her contributions to the textile arts.

In the 16th century, the name Faudree was associated with a small village in the Burgundy region of France, known as Faudree-sur-Loire. This village was likely named after an early settler or landowner bearing the Faudree surname, further solidifying the name's connection to the region.

During the 17th century, Jean-Baptiste Faudree, a renowned philosopher and scholar, gained recognition for his writings on moral philosophy and ethics. Born in 1628 in the city of Lyon, his works influenced many intellectuals of the time and are still studied by scholars today.

Throughout history, the surname Faudree has also been linked to various place names and locations, such as the hamlet of Faudree-les-Bois in the Champagne region of France, which may have derived its name from an early settler with the Faudree surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Faudree

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Faudree, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!