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

Fausnaught, 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 Fausnaught surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fausnaught in America

Fausnaught is the 75564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fausnaught surname appeared 255 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 Fausnaught.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fausnaught 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 Fausnaught

The surname Fausnaught has its origins in the German language and is believed to have originated in the regions of Germany and Switzerland. It is derived from the German word "Fastnacht," which refers to the eve of the Lenten season, also known as Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras.

This name likely originated as a surname for individuals who were born or celebrated during the Fastnacht festivities or were associated with the traditions and celebrations surrounding this pre-Lenten period. In some cases, it may have also been used as a nickname for individuals who were particularly fond of the festivities or known for their participation in the celebrations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Fausnaught surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Cologne, Germany, dating back to the 15th century. The name appears in various spellings, including Fassnacht, Fasnacht, and Fassnacht, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

In the 17th century, the Fausnaught surname appears in the records of the Palatinate region of Germany, where many immigrants to America originated. During this period, several individuals with the Fausnaught surname made the journey to the New World, settling in various regions of what would become the United States, particularly in Pennsylvania.

One notable bearer of the Fausnaught surname was Johann Christoph Fausnaught, a German immigrant who arrived in Philadelphia in 1749. He later settled in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and became a prominent member of the local German community.

Another historical figure with the Fausnaught surname was Friedrich Fausnaught, a German soldier who fought in the Napoleonic Wars during the early 19th century. He was born in the city of Mainz in 1785 and served in the Grand Duchy of Baden's army.

In the late 19th century, the Fausnaught surname appeared in the records of the city of Baltimore, Maryland, where a family of Fausnaughts were involved in the shipping and maritime industries.

One of the earliest known examples of the Fausnaught surname in literature can be found in the works of the German poet and playwright Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who mentions a character named "Fausnaught" in his play "Faust."

Throughout history, the Fausnaught surname has been associated with various trades and professions, including farming, artisanship, and religious vocations. It has also been carried by individuals from various walks of life, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fausnaught

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

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

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