Explore the Family Name Fantin
The meaning of Fantin
Italian: from a northern variant of fantino ‘baby, boy’, ‘young (unmarried) man’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Angelo, Antonietta, Antonio, Attilio, Giuseppe, Luciano.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fantin in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fantin in the United States has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fantin was ranked as the 61,544th most popular surname, but slipped to the 62,714th position by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 1.9%. However, the number of individuals with this surname actually increased from 305 to 319 during the same period, showing a growth rate of about 4.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #62,714 | -1.9% |
| Count | 305 | 319 | 4.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fantin
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fantin. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with an increase from 92.13% in 2000 to 94.36% in 2010. The second largest group identified as Hispanic, showing a slight increase from 3.28% to 3.45% over the decade. There was a noticeable reduction in people with the Fantin surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, dropping from 2.30% to 1.57%. The census recorded no one with the surname Fantin identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.13% | 94.36% | 2.42% |
| Hispanic | 3.28% | 3.45% | 5.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.3% | 1.57% | -31.74% |
| Two or More Races | 2.3% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |