Explore the Family Name Fatt
The meaning of Fatt
1. English: nickname for a fat person, from Middle English fat(te) ‘fat’ (Old English fætt). 2. Native American (Navajo): translation into English (compare 1 above) of the personal name Neesk’ahí ‘fat one’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fatt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Fatt" increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held rank 114,166 and moved up to rank 110,825 in 2010 – a positive change of roughly 2.93%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this period, from 142 to 159, marking an increase of almost 12%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #114,166 | #110,825 | 2.93% |
| Count | 142 | 159 | 11.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fatt
The ethnicity associated with the name "Fatt" has shown significant changes between 2000 and 2010, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname decreased by about 25.63%, while the percentage of those identified as having two or more ethnic identities increased by approximately 40.37%. Those who identified as White saw a decrease of around 32.66%. Interestingly, the largest shift was seen in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, which experienced an increase of about 47.01%. No changes were observed for those identifying as Hispanic or Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 33.8% | 49.69% | 47.01% |
| White | 45.77% | 30.82% | -32.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.68% | 9.43% | -25.63% |
| Two or More Races | 4.93% | 6.92% | 40.37% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |