Explore the Family Name Fantasia
The meaning of Fantasia
Italian (southern): from the personal name Fantasia, feminine form of Fantasio, or possibly a nickname for someone with a vivid imagination, from fantasia ‘imagination’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmine, Cosmo, Elio, Romolo, Serafino.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fantasia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fantasia saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 27,945th most popular name in 2000, it dropped to rank 28,380 in 2010, marking a 1.56% decline. However, despite the drop in ranking, the count of individuals with the surname Fantasia increased from 808 in 2000 to 841 in 2010, demonstrating a 4.08% growth. The proportion of Fantasia per 100,000 people also saw a marginal decrease of 3.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,945 | #28,380 | -1.56% |
| Count | 808 | 841 | 4.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fantasia
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Fantasia identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.05% in 2000 to 92.15% in 2010. In contrast, the percentage of those who identified as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 73.85%, rising from 2.60% in 2000 to 4.52% in 2010. There was also a notable addition in the Black community, which did not register in 2000 but accounted for 1.43% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category decreased entirely from 0.74% in 2000 to 0% in 2010, while the percentage of those identifying as two or more ethnicities rose slightly from 0.87% to 1.07%. No changes were observed within the American Indian and Alaskan Native community.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.05% | 92.15% | -3.05% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 4.52% | 73.85% |
| Black | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 1.07% | 22.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.74% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |