Explore the Family Name Foisy
The meaning of Foisy
French: from Old French foisil ‘gunflint’, used as a nickname for a maker or seller. History: Martin Foisy from Bossus-lès-Rumigny in Ardennes married Marie-Madeleine Beaudoin in QC in 1679. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Emile, Aime, Alphonse, Aurore, Fernand, Florent, Gilles, Manon, Michel.
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How common is the last name Foisy in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Foisy has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Foisy ranked 27,721st in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 26,008th, marking an increase of 6.18%. The number of individuals with the Foisy surname also increased during this time period, growing by 15.42% from 817 people in 2000 to 943 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100k of the population with this surname also rose by approximately 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,721 | #26,008 | 6.18% |
| Count | 817 | 943 | 15.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.32 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Foisy
As per the ethnicity data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Foisy self-identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease of -0.42% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant uptick, increasing by almost 24%. Meanwhile, representation among two or more races dropped by 36.41%. Data suggests the emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander representation within the Foisy surname, going from none in 2000 to 0.64% in 2010. There were no changes in the percentages of Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities associated with the surname during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.84% | 95.44% | -0.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 2.12% | 23.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 1.17% | -36.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |