Explore the Family Name Fogus
The meaning of Fogus
Altered form of German Voges.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fogus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fogus saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 59,916th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it fell to the 62,531st rank, a drop of 4.36%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 315 in 2000 to 320 in 2010, marking a growth of 1.59%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 saw a decrease of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #62,531 | -4.36% |
| Count | 315 | 320 | 1.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fogus
In terms of ethnicity, the Fogus surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.51% of people with this surname were identified as White, although by 2010, this percentage slightly decreased to 94.38%, marking a change of -2.21%. In 2010, for the first time, the Black community appeared in the census data with 2.5% of people carrying the Fogus name, indicating a change in the ethnic identity attached to this surname. No data was found for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, and no individuals with this surname identified as being part of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 94.38% | -2.21% |
| Black | 0% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |