Explore the Family Name Fatula
The meaning of Fatula
Rusyn (from Slovakia and Ukraine): from the personal name Fatula, hypocoristic form of the Biblical name Josafat, Hebrew Yehoshafat, composed of the elements meanng ‘God’ and ‘judge’.
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How common is the last name Fatula in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fatula saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fatula ranked as the 48,380th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 51,830th position, marking a change of -7.13%. The total count of people carrying this surname also decreased during this period from 410 in 2000 to 401 in 2010, representing a drop of -2.2%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,380 | #51,830 | -7.13% |
| Count | 410 | 401 | -2.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fatula
Regarding its ethnic identity, the Fatula surname is predominantly associated with white ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.78% of individuals bearing the surname identified as white, but by 2010 this number had slightly decreased to 96.26%, indicating a change of -2.55%. There was no recorded change in association with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during this time. However, there was a new appearance of the Fatula surname within the Hispanic community in 2010, where 2% of the bearers identified as such.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.78% | 96.26% | -2.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2% | 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% |