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

Fauntleroy, 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 Fauntleroy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fauntleroy in America

Fauntleroy is the 18729th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fauntleroy surname appeared 1,466 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 Fauntleroy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fauntleroy 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 Fauntleroy

The surname Fauntleroy originated in Normandy, France, during the early medieval period. It derives from the Old French words "fauntelé," meaning "little fountain," and "roi," meaning "king," suggesting a connection to a place name or a source of water owned or ruled by a king.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Fauntleroy can be found in the Domesday Book, a detailed survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry refers to a landowner named William Fauntleroy, who held estates in Hampshire.

In the 12th century, the Fauntleroy family established themselves as prominent landowners in Hampshire and the surrounding areas. Notable members from this period include Sir John Fauntleroy (c. 1180-1240), a knight who participated in the Crusades, and Lady Margery Fauntleroy (c. 1210-1285), who inherited significant estates in Dorset.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the Fauntleroy name appeared in various medieval records and manuscripts, often associated with landholdings and legal transactions. One such example is the 1327 record of Sir William Fauntleroy (c. 1290-1361), who served as a member of parliament for Hampshire.

As the Fauntleroy family spread across England, variations in spelling emerged, including Fauntleroy, Fauntelroy, and Fauntleroi. Some of these variations were influenced by place names, such as the village of Funtley in Hampshire, which was once known as Fauntleroy.

Notable individuals with the Fauntleroy surname throughout history include:

1. Sir Walter Fauntleroy (c. 1450-1518), a prominent English courtier and diplomat during the reign of Henry VII.
2. Colonel Thomas Fauntleroy (1590-1655), a Virginia planter and politician who served in the House of Burgesses.
3. Brigadier General Thomas Turner Fauntleroy (1796-1883), a Confederate officer during the American Civil War.
4. Commodore Henry Fauntleroy (1784-1824), a British naval officer and hydrographer who surveyed the coast of South America.
5. Audrey Fauntleroy (1904-1979), an American actress and singer who performed on Broadway and in Hollywood films.

While the Fauntleroy surname has its roots in medieval Normandy and England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have contributed to the rich tapestry of history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fauntleroy

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

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

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