Explore the Family Name Fomby
The meaning of Fomby
Altered form of English Formby.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fomby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fomby saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 22,910th most popular surname, which improved to a ranking of 22,158th by 2010 - a change of 3.28%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 1,043 in 2000 to 1,166 in 2010, reflecting an increase of approximately 11.79%. While the proportion of the population with this surname per 100k remained relatively small, there was a slight increase from 0.39 in 2000 to 0.4 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,910 | #22,158 | 3.28% |
| Count | 1,043 | 1,166 | 11.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.4 | 2.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fomby
On the matter of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts within the Fomby surname bearers. In 2000, the majority identified as Black (57.43%), followed by White (39.21%). By 2010, even though the percentage of those identifying as Black had risen slightly to 60.38%, the percentage of those identifying as White had reduced to 34.73%. There were also increases in the proportions of individuals identifying with two or more races (from 1.73% in 2000 to 2.49% in 2010) and as Hispanic (from 1.15% in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010). However, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 57.43% | 60.38% | 5.14% |
| White | 39.21% | 34.73% | -11.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 2.49% | 43.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 1.72% | 49.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |