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

Faulkenberry, 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 Faulkenberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Faulkenberry in America

Faulkenberry is the 16616th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Faulkenberry surname appeared 1,726 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Faulkenberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Faulkenberry 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 Faulkenberry

The surname Faulkenberry is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the counties of Warwickshire and Northamptonshire in the Middle Ages. The earliest documented instances of this name appear in the 13th century, with variations such as Falkenburgh, Faukenbrig, and Falkenbergh.

This surname is believed to be derived from the Old English words 'falca' meaning 'falcon' and 'burg' or 'berg' signifying a fortified town or hill. This combination suggests that the name originated from a place where falcons were kept or trained, perhaps a falconry center associated with a manor or castle.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of this name is Sir John de Faucomberge, a knight mentioned in the Patent Rolls of 1299 during the reign of King Edward I. Another notable figure was Sir Walter de Faucomberge, who fought alongside Edward III at the Battle of Crécy in 1346 during the Hundred Years' War.

In the 15th century, the Faulkenberry family established themselves in the county of Oxfordshire, where they held lands and properties. John Faulkenberry, born in 1492, was a prominent landowner and served as a magistrate in the region.

The name also has connections to the village of Fawkham in Kent, which was originally known as Faulkenham or Faulkenhurst. This place name shares a similar etymology, derived from the Old English words for 'falcon' and 'homestead' or 'wooded hill.'

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Faulkenberry family expanded their presence across various parts of England. Notable individuals include William Faulkenberry (1552-1623), a successful merchant and alderman in the city of London, and Reverend Thomas Faulkenberry (1609-1678), a respected clergyman and author of theological works.

In the 18th century, the Faulkenberry name gained recognition through the achievements of Admiral Sir Edward Faulkenberry (1732-1805), a decorated naval officer who played a crucial role in several battles during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars.

As the centuries passed, the Faulkenberry family continued to make their mark in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. Notable figures include Sir Robert Faulkenberry (1819-1892), a prominent politician and Member of Parliament, and celebrated author and poet Emily Faulkenberry (1867-1942), whose works explored themes of nature and rural life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Faulkenberry

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

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

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