Explore the Family Name Fanti
The meaning of Fanti
Italian (northern): patronymic or plural form of Fante. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Paolo, Egisto, Aldo, Angelo, Caesar, Dino, Edo, Luigi, Marco, Mario, Orlando.
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How common is the last name Fanti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fanti has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,862nd most popular, but by 2010 it had moved up to 63,873rd place - a change of 3.02%. The count of people with this surname increased from 281 in 2000 to 312 in 2010, marking an 11.03% rise. The proportion of people named Fanti per 100k also saw an uptick from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, recording a 10% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #63,873 | 3.02% |
| Count | 281 | 312 | 11.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fanti
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of Fantis identify as White, with this percentage increasing from 90.04% in 2000 to 92.31% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a decrease from 4.98% in 2000 to 4.17% in 2010. Percentage of those identifying as Black also dropped slightly from 1.78% in 2000 to 1.6% in 2010. There were no representations of Asian/Pacific Islander or those identifying with two or more races in either year, while the number of American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.04% | 92.31% | 2.52% |
| Hispanic | 4.98% | 4.17% | -16.27% |
| Black | 1.78% | 1.6% | -10.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.14% | 0% | 0% |