Explore the Family Name Fannon
The meaning of Fannon
Irish: variant of Fannin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fannon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fannon has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fannon ranked 14,491 in terms of popularity but dropped to 16,195 in 2010, exhibiting an 11.76% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 1,887 in 2000 to 1,783 in 2010, representing a 5.51% decline. Therefore, for every 100,000 people, the proportion with the Fannon surname decreased by 14.29%, going from 0.7 in 2000 to 0.6 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,491 | #16,195 | -11.76% |
| Count | 1,887 | 1,783 | -5.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.6 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fannon
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fannon, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The number of people identifying as White decreased slightly from 92.79% to 90.80%. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in the number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, growing by 95.65% from 0.69% to 1.35%. Individuals identifying as two or more races also saw a notable increase of 38.31%, moving from 1.54% to 2.13%. Hispanic representation rose from 1.80% to 2.52%, a change of 40%. The percentage of those identifying as Black decreased by 10.74%, whereas the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw an increase of 64.58%, albeit from a smaller base of 0.48% to 0.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.79% | 90.8% | -2.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.52% | 40% |
| Black | 2.7% | 2.41% | -10.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 2.13% | 38.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 1.35% | 95.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.79% | 64.58% |