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

Fayson, 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 Fayson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fayson in America

Fayson is the 48160th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fayson surname appeared 439 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 Fayson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fayson 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 Fayson

The surname FAYSON is an English name that originated in the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "fah" and "sunu," which translate to "fair" and "son," respectively. This suggests that the name was initially given as a descriptive term for a fair-haired or light-complexioned son.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FAYSON can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1273, where it appears as "Faysun." This early spelling variation highlights the influence of regional dialects on the evolution of surnames during the Middle Ages.

The FAYSON surname has been connected to several notable individuals throughout history. In the 14th century, a knight named Sir Robert FAYSON fought alongside King Edward III in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453). Records indicate that Sir Robert FAYSON was born in 1310 and died in 1378.

During the Tudor period, a merchant named William FAYSON (1492-1564) gained prominence in the city of London. He was a member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers and played a significant role in the city's trade with continental Europe.

In the 17th century, a FAYSON family settled in the village of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. One of their descendants, John FAYSON (1655-1720), became a renowned potter and is credited with pioneering the use of salt-glazed stoneware in the region, which later became known as the "Potteries."

The FAYSON name also appears in literary works, such as the novel "The Fortunes of Nigel" by Sir Walter Scott. Published in 1822, the book features a character named George FAYSON, a wealthy goldsmith in London during the reign of King James I.

Another notable figure bearing the FAYSON surname was Mary FAYSON (1814-1891), an English artist and painter. She was known for her landscape paintings and was a member of the Royal Academy of Arts in London.

While the surname FAYSON is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with various professions and notable individuals throughout the years.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fayson

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

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

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