2000
#24,083
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 977
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.36
Rare Last name
Filsaime
A French surname meaning "son who loves" or "son of beloved."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,190 Americans carry the last name Filsaime. That puts it at #14,888 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.64 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 156,509 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Filsaime 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
2.2K
1 in 156,509
Census rank
#14,888
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,910 bearers of the surname Filsaime in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.64 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14888th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Filsaime, the largest self-reported group is Black at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Filsaime
The surname FILSAIME originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the old French phrase "fils aime," which translates to "beloved son." The name likely emerged as a descriptive nickname for a son who was particularly cherished or adored by his parents.
In the 13th century, the name Filsaime appeared in various records and documents from the region of Normandy in northern France. It was sometimes spelled as "Filzaime" or "Filzayme" due to the variations in medieval scribal practices.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Filsaime can be found in the Cartulaire de Louviers, a medieval cartulary from the Louviers Abbey in Normandy, dating back to the year 1264. This document lists a landowner named Jehan Filsaime from the village of Pont-Audemer.
During the late Middle Ages, the Filsaime family gained prominence in the region of Brittany, located in northwestern France. In the 15th century, a notable figure named Guillaume Filsaime (born c. 1420) served as a knight and military commander under the Dukes of Brittany.
Another prominent individual with the surname Filsaime was Marie Filsaime (1522-1587), a noblewoman and landowner from the city of Rennes in Brittany. She was known for her philanthropic work and her patronage of the arts and literature.
In the 17th century, the Filsaime family expanded its reach beyond France. Jacques Filsaime (1612-1678), a merchant and explorer, was among the early French settlers in the Caribbean island of Martinique. He established a successful trading business and contributed to the economic development of the French colony.
During the French Revolution in the late 18th century, a figure named Antoine Filsaime (1756-1821) emerged as a prominent lawyer and political activist. He was a vocal supporter of the revolutionary ideals and played a role in the abolition of feudalism in France.
Over the centuries, the surname Filsaime has been relatively uncommon, but it has persisted in various regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Brittany. While not a widespread name, it has maintained its historical roots and connections to the French cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Filsaime
Among Census respondents with the surname Filsaime, the largest self-reported group is Black at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Filsaime 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 Filsaime surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American89.4% · 1,708
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 86
- Two or more races3.2% · 62
- White2.7% · 51
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Filsaime
Filsaime appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#17,818
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,571
+594 bearers (+60.8%)
Per 100,000 0.53
Rank movement Up 6,265 places
2020
#14,888
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,910
+339 bearers (+21.6%)
Per 100,000 0.64
Rank movement Up 2,930 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #24,083 | 977 | 0.36 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #17,818 | 1,571 | 0.53 | +594 bearers (+60.8%) | Up 6,265 places |
| 2020 | #14,888 | 1,910 | 0.64 | +339 bearers (+21.6%) | Up 2,930 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 Filsaime 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 | #17,818 | #14,888 | 16.4% |
| Count | 1,571 | 1,910 | 21.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.53 | 0.64 | 20.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Filsaime bearers went from 1,571 to 1,910 (+21.6% change). The surname moved up 2,930 positions in the national ranking, going from #17,818 to #14,888.
FAQ
Filsaime surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Filsaime?
Name Census estimates that about 2,190 living Americans carry the surname Filsaime. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 156,509 residents.
How common is Filsaime?
Filsaime ranks #14,888 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.64 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,910 people with the surname Filsaime. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,190), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.64 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.64 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Filsaime.
Has Filsaime become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Filsaime went from 1,571 recorded bearers to 1,910. That is an increase of 339 (+21.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #17,818 to #14,888.
What does the Census say about the background of Filsaime?
Among Census respondents with the surname Filsaime, the largest self-reported group is Black at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (3.2%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Filsaime in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.4% (1,708 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Filsaime appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (89.4%), Hispanic (4.5%), Two or More Races (3.2%). 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 Filsaime (2000, 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 Filsaime mean?
A French surname meaning "son who loves" or "son of beloved." 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 Filsaime (0.64 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 have the surname Filsaime?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.