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

Faustin, 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 Faustin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Faustin in America

Faustin is the 25037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Faustin surname appeared 992 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 Faustin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Faustin 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 Faustin

The surname Faustin originated in France during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Latin name Faustinus, which means "the fortunate one" or "the lucky one." The name Faustinus was a common Roman name and was likely adopted as a surname by French families in the 12th or 13th century.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Faustin can be found in various historical documents from the Normandy region of France. In the 14th century, a nobleman named Gilles Faustin was mentioned in the records of the Duchy of Normandy as a landowner in the village of Saint-Aubin-sur-Gaillon.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Faustin can be found in a 15th-century manuscript from the Abbey of Saint-Ouen in Rouen, which mentions a monk named Frère Jacques Faustin. This manuscript provides valuable insights into the religious and cultural life of the time.

During the 16th century, the surname Faustin began to spread beyond Normandy to other regions of France. In 1587, a notable figure named Pierre Faustin was born in the town of Montpellier. He went on to become a respected lawyer and served as a judge in the local court.

Another prominent individual with the surname Faustin was Marie Faustin, born in 1639 in the city of Lyon. She was a renowned artist and painter, known for her portraits and religious works that adorned many churches and chapels throughout the region.

In the 18th century, the Faustin family established a presence in Paris, with Jean-Baptiste Faustin (1712-1789) becoming a successful merchant and philanthropist. He was known for his charitable contributions to various institutions and for his support of the arts and sciences.

During the French Revolution, a soldier named Armand Faustin (1765-1832) gained recognition for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield. He rose through the ranks and was awarded the prestigious Légion d'Honneur for his service to the nation.

Over the centuries, the surname Faustin has been associated with various place names and older spellings, such as Faustinville, Faustinière, and Faustineau, reflecting the diverse regions and communities where the name has been present throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Faustin

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

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

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