2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Favrot
A French surname derived from the ancient word "faber" meaning a skilled maker or craftsman.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Favrot. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Favrot surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Favrot in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Favrot, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Favrot
The surname Favrot is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "favre," which means "blacksmith" or "metalworker." It is believed to have originated in the regions of Normandy and Brittany during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Favrot surname can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in a document from the Normandy region. The name was likely associated with a skilled blacksmith or metalworker who worked in one of the many villages or towns in the area.
During the 13th and 14th centuries, the Favrot surname began to spread throughout other parts of France, as families migrated and settled in new areas. Some variations of the spelling included Favrot, Faverolle, and Favereau.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Jean Favrot (1520-1587) was a French Protestant reformer and theologian who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in France. He was known for his writings and teachings on religious doctrine.
Another prominent individual with the Favrot surname was Louis Favrot (1621-1690), a French architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several important buildings and structures in Paris during the reign of Louis XIV.
During the 18th century, a family of Favrot merchants and traders settled in the French colony of Louisiana, in what is now the United States. One member of this family, Antoine Favrot (1748-1820), became a prominent landowner and businessman in the region.
In the 19th century, a French painter named Victor Favrot (1825-1893) gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits, many of which depicted scenes from his native Normandy.
Another notable individual was Marie-Antoinette Favrot (1879-1965), a French educator and women's rights activist who fought for educational opportunities for girls and women in France during the early 20th century.
The Favrot surname has since spread to various parts of the world, but it remains rooted in its French heritage and the historical ties to skilled metalworkers and artisans from the medieval period.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Favrot
Among Census respondents with the surname Favrot, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Favrot bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Favrot surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.5% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino5.3% · 6
- Two or more races3.5% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Favrot
Favrot appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-3 bearers (-2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,072 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.6%) | Down 4,072 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Favrot surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,149 | #147,221 | -2.8% |
| Count | 116 | 113 | -2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Favrot bearers went from 116 to 113 (-2.6% change). The surname moved down 4,072 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #147,221.
FAQ
Favrot surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Favrot?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Favrot. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Favrot?
Favrot ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Favrot. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Favrot.
Has Favrot become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Favrot went from 116 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Favrot?
Among Census respondents with the surname Favrot, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Two or More Races (3.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Favrot in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.5% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Favrot appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.5%), Hispanic (5.3%), Two or More Races (3.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Favrot (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Favrot mean?
A French surname derived from the ancient word "faber" meaning a skilled maker or craftsman. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Favrot (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Favrot?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.