Explore the Family Name Fatta
The meaning of Fatta
Italian: from a shortened form of the medieval personal name Benfatta. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Gasper, Nicola, Biagio, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fatta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fatta saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 60,557th most popular surname and by 2010, it had risen to the 57,372nd position, marking a 5.26% increase in rank. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 311 in 2000 to 355 in 2010, showing a 14.15% growth. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k population remained unchanged at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #57,372 | 5.26% |
| Count | 311 | 355 | 14.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fatta
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census showed some shifts for individuals with the surname Fatta between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 93.57% in 2000 to 89.86% in 2010. The Hispanic representation experienced an increase of around 28%, moving from 4.18% to 5.35%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black were not represented in 2000 but made up 1.97% and 1.41% respectively in 2010. The percentage of those reporting two or more races decreased by approximately 37%, from 2.25% to 1.41%. No change was reported for American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.57% | 89.86% | -3.96% |
| Hispanic | 4.18% | 5.35% | 27.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.25% | 1.41% | -37.33% |
| Black | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |