Explore the Family Name Fanto
The meaning of Fanto
Italian: possibly a habitational name from Fanto in Calabria. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fanto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fanto has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,679th most common surname, dropping to 78,567th in 2010, indicating an 11.16% decrease in rank. The actual count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly from 258 in 2000 to 243 in 2010, marking a 5.81% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 20% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #78,567 | -11.16% |
| Count | 258 | 243 | -5.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fanto
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Fanto identified as White both in 2000 (93.02%) and in 2010 (93.83%), showing a minor increase of 0.87%. The number of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname saw a substantial growth from 2.71% in 2000 to 4.53% in 2010, representing a rise of 67.16%. The ethnicity data for those identifying as Black showed a 100% decrease from 1.94% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no significant changes for those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native, while the information for those identifying with two or more races remained constant at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.02% | 93.83% | 0.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.71% | 4.53% | 67.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.94% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |