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

Faulcon, 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 Faulcon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Faulcon in America

Faulcon is the 34353rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Faulcon surname appeared 660 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 Faulcon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Faulcon 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 Faulcon

The surname Faulcon is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the Old French word "faucon," meaning "falcon," which in turn comes from the Latin word "falco." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a place where falcons were kept or bred.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1176, where it appears as "William Faucun." This spelling variation highlights the various ways the name was written in its early days. Another early mention is in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273, where it is recorded as "Walter le Faucun."

The Faulcon surname is also linked to several place names in England, such as Faulconbridge in Kent and Faulconhurst in Surrey. These locations likely derived their names from the Old English words "faulcon" and "hyrst," meaning "falcon" and "wooded hill," respectively.

In the 13th century, a notable bearer of the name was Sir John Faulcon, a knight who served under King Edward I during the Scottish Wars of Independence. Another prominent figure was Robert Faulcon (c. 1345-1410), a wealthy merchant and alderman in the City of London.

During the Tudor period, the Faulcon family held substantial landholdings in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Thomas Faulcon (1495-1567) was a member of the gentry and served as a justice of the peace for Oxfordshire. His son, Sir Edward Faulcon (1520-1597), was a prominent politician and served as a Member of Parliament for Woodstock.

In the 17th century, John Faulcon (1610-1676) was a renowned English astronomer and mathematician. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and published several works on astronomy.

Another notable bearer of the name was William Faulcon (1685-1744), a successful merchant and philanthropist from Bristol. He played a key role in the development of the city and founded several charitable institutions, including the Faulcon Almshouses for the poor.

These examples illustrate the long and varied history of the Faulcon surname, which has been borne by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries. The name's enduring presence reflects its deep roots in English history and its association with locations and individuals of significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Faulcon

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

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

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