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

Fayne, 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 Fayne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fayne in America

Fayne is the 28650th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fayne surname appeared 832 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 Fayne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fayne 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 Fayne

The surname Fayne is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "fægen," which means "glad" or "joyful." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive surname given to someone with a cheerful or happy demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1207, where it appears as "Fayn." This early spelling variation highlights the name's evolution over time.

During the 13th century, the surname Fayne was prevalent in the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, with several references appearing in historical records from these regions. For instance, the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1279 mention a Robert Fayne, indicating the name's presence in the area at that time.

Notably, the Fayne surname is also associated with the village of Fayne in Oxfordshire, which may have served as a topographic surname for individuals hailing from or residing in that location. This connection to a specific place further solidifies the name's English origins.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Fayne. One such figure was Sir John Fayne (1455-1525), a prominent English landowner and member of Parliament who represented Oxfordshire during the reigns of Henry VII and Henry VIII.

Another individual of note was William Fayne (1560-1616), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Rector of Acton in Middlesex and was a Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in the records of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, with Thomas Fayne (1620-1690) being one of the earliest settlers to carry the surname in the New World.

During the 18th century, the Fayne family established themselves in Yorkshire, with James Fayne (1725-1802) being a respected landowner and businessman in the region.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Fayne continued to be found across various parts of England, with individuals bearing the name contributing to various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fayne

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

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

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