Explore the Family Name Fode
The meaning of Fode
German: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Fode in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fode fluctuated noticeably between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Fode ranked 51,458 in popularity with a count of 380 individuals carrying this name, representing a proportion of 0.14 per 100k. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 58,604 with only 346 individuals identified with this surname, marking an 8.95% decrease in count and resulting in a reduced representation of 0.12 per 100k. This represents a downward shift of 13.89% in rank and 14.29% in proportion per 100k.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #58,604 | -13.89% |
| Count | 380 | 346 | -8.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fode
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fode also saw changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 91.58% in 2000 to 86.99% in 2010, a fall of approximately 5.01%. Simultaneously, those identifying as Black rose from 3.68% to 6.07%, marking a substantial increase of 64.95%. Additionally, the number of people identifying as having two or more races more than doubled, increasing by 137.97%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those who identify as Hispanic saw a decrease of 20.07%. It is noteworthy that no individual with the surname Fode identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.58% | 86.99% | -5.01% |
| Black | 3.68% | 6.07% | 64.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 3.76% | 137.97% |
| Hispanic | 2.89% | 2.31% | -20.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |