Explore the Family Name Fanton
The meaning of Fanton
Italian: from an augmentative of Fante.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fanton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fanton has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Fanton was ranked 40,265th in popularity and had been claimed by 512 individuals, equating to about 0.19 per 100k people. By 2010, the surname's rank had fallen to 46,404 with 459 counts or 0.16 per 100k population. This represents a decrease of 15.25% in rank and 10.35% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,265 | #46,404 | -15.25% |
| Count | 512 | 459 | -10.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fanton
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts among people with the surname Fanton between 2000 and 2010. The number of Fantons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 36.36%, while those claiming two or more races rose by 48.72%. Those identifying as White remained the majority at 93.25% in 2010, albeit with a slight decrease of 0.75% from 2000. The proportion of Fantons identifying as Hispanic fell by 25.57%. There were no individuals with the surname Fanton who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.95% | 93.25% | -0.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.76% | 2.4% | 36.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.74% | 48.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 1.31% | -25.57% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |