Explore the Family Name De Fusco
The meaning of De Fusco
Italian (southern): patronymic from the personal name Fusco, a southern variant of Fosco. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Pasquale, Angelo, Carmine, Salvatore, Dante, Guido.
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How common is the last name De Fusco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname De Fusco has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 29,625, falling to 32,710 by 2010, marking a drop of 10.41%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell from 750 to 702 within this period, representing a decline of 6.4%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named De Fusco per 100,000 people decreased by 14.29% from 0.28 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,625 | #32,710 | -10.41% |
| Count | 750 | 702 | -6.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Fusco
The ethnic identity of individuals with the De Fusco surname, as reflected by the Decennial U.S. Census, remains predominantly White, increasing slightly from 96.80% in 2000 to 97.01% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities increased by 5.97%, reaching 0.71% in 2010. However, the percentage of De Fuscos who identify as Hispanic saw a small decrease of 1.87%, going down to 1.57% in 2010. There were no changes among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these ethnicities recording zero percentages for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 97.01% | 0.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 1.57% | -1.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0.67% | 0.71% | 5.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |