Explore the Family Name Fattig
The meaning of Fattig
Probably an altered form of German Fatig or Fettig, a nickname derived from an ancient Germanic form cognate with Gothic fahts ‘man’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fattig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fattig has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fattig was ranked 74,675th in popularity with a count of 241 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the surname had climbed to the 72,771st spot with an increased count of 267 individuals, marking a 10.79% growth. However, the proportion of people with the surname Fattig per 100k remained consistent at 0.09 in both decades.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #72,771 | 2.55% |
| Count | 241 | 267 | 10.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fattig
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Fattig identify as White. In 2000, about 97.93% identified as White, which slightly declined to 96.25% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a small rise from 0% in 2000 to 1.87% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 96.25% | -1.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |