Explore the Family Name Fanguy
The meaning of Fanguy
French: topographic name derived from fange ‘mud, mire’ (from Old Occitan fanga). This surname has died out in France. Some characteristic forenames: French Camille, Celestin, Emile, Ulysse.
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How common is the last name Fanguy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fanguy has seen a slight rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 34,673rd most popular, with 617 instances of the name recorded. By 2010, it had climbed to the 34,495th spot, and the count increased by 6.32% to reach 656. However, the proportion per 100k people dropped slightly by 4.35%, indicating that while the count increased, its overall representation within the population stayed relatively steady.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,673 | #34,495 | 0.51% |
| Count | 617 | 656 | 6.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fanguy
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also sheds light on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fanguy. The majority of those with this surname identify as White, with a prevalence of 92.71% in 2000, which decreased slightly to 91.46% in 2010. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw an increase, climbing from 5.67% in 2000 to 6.55% in 2010. A new category emerged in 2010, with 1.07% of individuals identifying as being of two or more races. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either year. The data for these categories were suppressed for privacy in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.71% | 91.46% | -1.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.67% | 6.55% | 15.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.13% | 0% | 0% |