Explore the Family Name Fiscus
The meaning of Fiscus
German: humanistic surname, a translation into Latin of Korb, from Latin fiscus ‘basket’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fiscus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fiscus experienced a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 9603rd most common surname and by 2010, it had dropped to the 10373rd position, marking an 8.02% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the count of people with the Fiscus surname remained steady at 3106 individuals during both years. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also declined by 8.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,603 | #10,373 | -8.02% |
| Count | 3,106 | 3,106 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.15 | 1.05 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fiscus
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Fiscus surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease from 97.01% to 95.52%. During the same period, there were notable increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (28.57%), Black (52.17%), and Hispanic (51.26%). The percentage of those reporting two or more ethnic identities doubled from 0.71% to 1.42%. However, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers decreased slightly by 13.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 95.52% | -1.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.8% | 51.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 1.42% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.45% | 28.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 0.45% | -13.46% |
| Black | 0.23% | 0.35% | 52.17% |