Explore the Family Name Fagnant
The meaning of Fagnant
1. Walloon and French: nickname from (Old) French faignant ‘lazy’. The surname Fagnant is very rare in France. 2. French Canadian: altered form of Fagnan. Some characteristic forenames: French Alcide, Armand, Elzear, Fernand, Normand.
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How common is the last name Fagnant in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fagnant saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010, with its rank falling by 2.39% from 56826 to 58182. However, the total count of people with this surname increased by 3.87%, from 336 to 349. The proportion of individuals bearing the Fagnant name per 100,000 remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #58,182 | -2.39% |
| Count | 336 | 349 | 3.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fagnant
When examining the ethnic identity distribution of the Fagnant surname, also based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the predominant ethnicity associated with the name is White, accounting for 96.28% of Fagnants in 2010, down from 97.92% in 2000. There was a notable increase in those identifying as having two or more races, rising by 27.93% to 2.29% in 2010. No Fagnants identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 96.28% | -1.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 2.29% | 27.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |