Explore the Family Name Fenning
The meaning of Fenning
English: topographic name from Middle English fen(ne) ‘fen, marsh’ (Old English fenn) + -ing, for someone who lived by a fen or marsh. Compare Fenn.
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How common is the last name Fenning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fenning has seen a significant shift between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 53,420 in terms of frequency, with 363 instances of the name per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, its ranking had fallen to 66,164, with only 299 occurrences per 100,000 people, marking a decrease of 17.63%. This indicates a decrease in popularity for the surname Fenning over this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #66,164 | -23.86% |
| Count | 363 | 299 | -17.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fenning
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fenning, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those with the Fenning surname identified as White in both years (90.63% in 2000 and 82.61% in 2010), there was a noticeable increase in the number of individuals identifying as two or more races (from 1.38% in 2000 to 5.69% in 2010) and as Black (from 7.16% in 2000 to 9.03% in 2010). The data also shows that the appearance of the Hispanic ethnicity within the Fenning surname demographic was first recorded in 2010 at 2.01%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.63% | 82.61% | -8.85% |
| Black | 7.16% | 9.03% | 26.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 5.69% | 312.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |