Explore the Family Name Foden

The meaning of Foden

English: habitational name from the lost placename Fodon in Over Peover, Cheshire, which is recorded as Faudon in 1271–4 and Fodon in 1333. Some characteristic forenames: Scottish Athol.

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How common is the last name Foden in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Foden has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 71,808th most popular surname, while by 2010, it had climbed to the 69,996th position, marking a change of 2.52%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 253 in 2000 to 280 in 2010, accounting for a 10.67% growth rate. The proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.09 over this ten-year period.

20002010Change
Rank#71,808#69,9962.52%
Count25328010.67%
Proportion per 100k0.090.090%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Foden

In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Foden surname identify as White. However, there was a decrease in this ethnic group from 92.89% in 2000 to 88.93% in 2010. On the other hand, representation of Hispanic individuals within the Foden surname population saw a significant increase from 4.74% in 2000 to 8.93% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no presence among those with the Foden surname in both years.

20002010Change
White92.89%88.93%-4.26%
Hispanic4.74%8.93%88.4%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%