Explore the Family Name Fon
The meaning of Fon
1. Slovenian: possibly a nickname derived from Middle High German van ‘banner’. 2. Americanized form of German Fohn 2. 3. Central African (Cameroon): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Fon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Fon" has gained popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 83,004th most popular surname in the U.S., but it jumped to the rank of 67,126 by 2010. This represents a significant increase of 19.13%. Additionally, there was also an increase in the number of people with this surname from 211 in 2000 to 294 in 2010, witnessing a growth of 39.34%. The proportion per 100k people also rose by 25% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #67,126 | 19.13% |
| Count | 211 | 294 | 39.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fon
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Fon", the Decennial U.S. Census data displays noticeable shifts from 2000 to 2010. There was a decrease in individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander from 29.38% to 22.79%, and White from 42.65% to 28.23%. However, there was an increase in those identifying as Black, from 20.85% to 36.73%, and Hispanic, from 6.16% to 9.18%. The survey for the first time registered people with the "Fon" surname identifying as two or more races at 3.06% in 2010. No change was recorded for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 20.85% | 36.73% | 76.16% |
| White | 42.65% | 28.23% | -33.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 29.38% | 22.79% | -22.43% |
| Hispanic | 6.16% | 9.18% | 49.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.06% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |