Explore the Family Name Foggie
The meaning of Foggie
Scottish: apparently a variant of Fogo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Foggie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Foggie saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname ranked at 42,983 and rose to rank 41,886 in 2010, marking a 2.55% change. The count of people with this surname also increased from 474 in 2000 to 519 in 2010, showing a 9.49% growth. However, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.18 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,983 | #41,886 | 2.55% |
| Count | 474 | 519 | 9.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Foggie
Looking at ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that there were some shifts within the Foggie surname bearers. The majority identified as Black, although their share decreased slightly from 94.09% in 2000 to 92.10% in 2010. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. Interestingly, the number of individuals identifying with two or more races more than doubled, going from 1.90% in 2000 to 3.85% in 2010. Additionally, the Hispanic representation initiated in 2010 accounting for 2.12% of the total Foggie population, while the percentage of White individuals dropped by 45.25%, from 3.16% in 2000 to 1.73% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 94.09% | 92.1% | -2.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 3.85% | 102.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| White | 3.16% | 1.73% | -45.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |