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

Fawley, 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 Fawley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fawley in America

Fawley is the 21660th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fawley surname appeared 1,203 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 Fawley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fawley 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 Fawley

The surname Fawley is of English origin, derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated in the medieval period, perhaps as early as the 11th century. The name likely comes from the Old English words "falod" meaning "fallow land" and "leah" meaning "woodland clearing" or "meadow."

Fawley is the name of several villages and locations in England, primarily in the counties of Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, and Berkshire. This suggests that the surname Fawley may have arisen independently in different regions, with people adopting the name based on their place of residence or birth.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Fawley can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions a place called "Falelie" in Buckinghamshire. This entry provides evidence of the name's antiquity and its connection to geographical locations in England.

In the 13th century, a mention of the name appears in the Feet of Fines for Essex, which records a transaction involving a person named William de Fauuelye in 1248. This historical document demonstrates the variation in spelling that was common during that time period.

Notable individuals with the surname Fawley throughout history include:

1. Sir William Fawley (c.1370-1440), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Hampshire in the early 15th century.

2. John Fawley (c.1550-1616), an English churchman and academic who served as Master of Christ's College, Cambridge, from 1610 until his death.

3. Elizabeth Fawley (1589-1673), an English Puritan writer and religious activist, known for her published works advocating for the rights of women in the Church.

4. Thomas Fawley (1768-1844), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and rose to the rank of Admiral.

5. Harriet Fawley (1813-1892), an English philanthropist and social reformer, actively involved in the abolition of slavery and the improvement of working conditions for women and children.

The surname Fawley has a long history in England, with roots dating back to the medieval period. Its origins are closely tied to specific geographical locations, reflecting the practice of adopting surnames based on places of residence or birth. Despite variations in spelling over time, the name has persisted and been carried by notable individuals across various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fawley

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

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

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