Explore the Family Name Fante
The meaning of Fante
Italian (northern): from the medieval personal name Fante, from fante ‘child, youth’, or from a short form of the omen or well-wishing names Bonfante ‘good child’ or Belfante ‘beautiful child’, formed with this word. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Guglielmo.
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How common is the last name Fante in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fante has seen a slight decline in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 62,046th and by 2010, it had fallen to 63,524th, a drop of 2.38 percent. However, the count of individuals bearing this name rose slightly from 302 in 2000 to 314 in 2010, an increase of approximately 4 percent. The proportion per 100,000 individuals remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #63,524 | -2.38% |
| Count | 302 | 314 | 3.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fante
The ethnicity profile associated with the surname Fante, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that most individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, 91.72 percent identified as White, which slightly decreased to 90.76 percent by 2010. A small portion identifies as Hispanic (3.97 percent in 2000 and 3.82 percent in 2010) and Black (1.99 percent in 2000 and 2.23 percent in 2010). There was an observed increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black, whereas the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight decrease. Individuals identifying as two or more races represented 1.66 percent in 2000 and slightly declined to 1.59 percent in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.72% | 90.76% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 3.97% | 3.82% | -3.78% |
| Black | 1.99% | 2.23% | 12.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.59% | -4.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |