2000
#31,464
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 696
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.26
Rare Last name
Faustin
A surname derived from the Latin name Faustinus, meaning "prosperous" or "lucky."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,468 Americans carry the last name Faustin. That puts it at #20,896 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.43 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 233,484 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Faustin 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
1.5K
1 in 233,484
Census rank
#20,896
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,280 bearers of the surname Faustin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.43 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 20896th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Faustin, the largest self-reported group is Black at 86.0%. The next largest groups are White (6.3%) and Hispanic (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Faustin
The surname Faustin originated in France during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Latin name Faustinus, which means "the fortunate one" or "the lucky one." The name Faustinus was a common Roman name and was likely adopted as a surname by French families in the 12th or 13th century.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Faustin can be found in various historical documents from the Normandy region of France. In the 14th century, a nobleman named Gilles Faustin was mentioned in the records of the Duchy of Normandy as a landowner in the village of Saint-Aubin-sur-Gaillon.
One of the earliest known references to the surname Faustin can be found in a 15th-century manuscript from the Abbey of Saint-Ouen in Rouen, which mentions a monk named Frère Jacques Faustin. This manuscript provides valuable insights into the religious and cultural life of the time.
During the 16th century, the surname Faustin began to spread beyond Normandy to other regions of France. In 1587, a notable figure named Pierre Faustin was born in the town of Montpellier. He went on to become a respected lawyer and served as a judge in the local court.
Another prominent individual with the surname Faustin was Marie Faustin, born in 1639 in the city of Lyon. She was a renowned artist and painter, known for her portraits and religious works that adorned many churches and chapels throughout the region.
In the 18th century, the Faustin family established a presence in Paris, with Jean-Baptiste Faustin (1712-1789) becoming a successful merchant and philanthropist. He was known for his charitable contributions to various institutions and for his support of the arts and sciences.
During the French Revolution, a soldier named Armand Faustin (1765-1832) gained recognition for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield. He rose through the ranks and was awarded the prestigious Légion d'Honneur for his service to the nation.
Over the centuries, the surname Faustin has been associated with various place names and older spellings, such as Faustinville, Faustinière, and Faustineau, reflecting the diverse regions and communities where the name has been present throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Faustin
Among Census respondents with the surname Faustin, the largest self-reported group is Black at 86.0%. The next largest groups are White (6.3%) and Hispanic (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Faustin 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 Faustin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American86.0% · 1,101
- White6.3% · 80
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 51
- Two or more races2.8% · 36
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 12
Timeline
Historical Census data for Faustin
Faustin 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
#25,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 992
+296 bearers (+42.5%)
Per 100,000 0.34
Rank movement Up 6,427 places
2020
#20,896
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,280
+288 bearers (+29.0%)
Per 100,000 0.43
Rank movement Up 4,141 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #31,464 | 696 | 0.26 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #25,037 | 992 | 0.34 | +296 bearers (+42.5%) | Up 6,427 places |
| 2020 | #20,896 | 1,280 | 0.43 | +288 bearers (+29.0%) | Up 4,141 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 Faustin 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 | #25,037 | #20,896 | 16.5% |
| Count | 992 | 1,280 | 29.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.34 | 0.43 | 26.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Faustin bearers went from 992 to 1,280 (+29.0% change). The surname moved up 4,141 positions in the national ranking, going from #25,037 to #20,896.
FAQ
Faustin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Faustin?
Name Census estimates that about 1,468 living Americans carry the surname Faustin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 233,484 residents.
How common is Faustin?
Faustin ranks #20,896 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.43 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 1,280 people with the surname Faustin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,468), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.43 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.43 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 Faustin.
Has Faustin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Faustin went from 992 recorded bearers to 1,280. That is an increase of 288 (+29.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #25,037 to #20,896.
What does the Census say about the background of Faustin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Faustin, the largest self-reported group is Black at 86.0%. The next largest groups are White (6.3%) and Hispanic (4.0%). 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 Faustin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.0% (1,101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Faustin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (86.0%), White (6.3%), Hispanic (4.0%). 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 Faustin (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 Faustin mean?
A surname derived from the Latin name Faustinus, meaning "prosperous" or "lucky." 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 Faustin (0.43 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 Faustin?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.