Explore the Family Name Fanger
The meaning of Fanger
1. German (also Fänger) and Swiss German: occupational name for a trapper, from an agent derivative of fangen ‘to catch’. 2. German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Fang, or a topographic name from Fang ‘enclosure’ for someone who lives in such an area. 3. French: topographic name derived from Old French fange ‘mud, mire’ (from Old Occitan fanga). This surname is very rare in France. 4. French (Alsace): of German origin (see above). This surname is very rare in France.
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How common is the last name Fanger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fanger has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fanger was ranked 47,735th in terms of most common surnames, but dropped to 52,851st by 2010, a decline of 10.72%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 417 to 392 during this period, showing a 6% reduction. Likewise, the proportion per 100,000 people fell from 0.15 to 0.13, a drop of 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #52,851 | -10.72% |
| Count | 417 | 392 | -6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fanger
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Fanger surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the decade between 2000 and 2010. While those identifying as White remained the majority, their percentage decreased from 97.12% to 93.62%. At the same time, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic emerged, representing 2.55% and 1.53% respectively in 2010. The population identifying as two or more races also saw an increase from 1.68% to 2.04%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 93.62% | -3.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.55% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 2.04% | 21.43% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |