Explore the Family Name Fodera
The meaning of Fodera
Italian (Sicily; Foderà): 1. nickname derived from medieval Greek phōteros ‘bright, radiant’, or perhaps from the same word used as a personal name. 2. alternatively, a topographic name from the dialect word foderò ‘hard’, in the sense ‘hard to cultivate, rocky’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Salvatore, Biagio, Angelo, Antonio, Benedetto, Camillo, Ciro, Domenico, Gaetano, Giuseppe, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Fodera in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fodera experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 41,657th and by 2010, it had moved down to 42,579th, recording a drop of 2.21%. Despite this dip in ranking, the count of individuals with the Fodera surname actually increased from 492 to 509 during the same period, marking a growth rate of 3.46%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the Fodera surname diminished marginally by 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,657 | #42,579 | -2.21% |
| Count | 492 | 509 | 3.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fodera
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Fodera surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with only a minor decrease of 0.25% over the decade. The census reported no Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations for this surname throughout this period. There was however a noticeable increase of those identifying with two or more races, rising by 45.08%, though overall numbers remain small. Similarly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an uptick of 16.26% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.33% | 95.09% | -0.25% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 2.36% | 16.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.77% | 45.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |