Explore the Family Name Fondaw
The meaning of Fondaw
Americanized form of German von Dach (see Dach).
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How common is the last name Fondaw in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fondaw has shown an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,412 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 69,579, marking a 5.22% change. The count of people with this surname also increased from 246 in 2000 to 282 in 2010, showing a 14.63% change, which indicates a growth in the number of individuals identified as Fondaws. As a result, the ratio of people named Fondaw per 100,000 individuals increased slightly from 0.09 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #69,579 | 5.22% |
| Count | 246 | 282 | 14.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fondaw
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Fondaw surname. In 2000, a significant majority of Fondaws, 94.31%, identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly to 91.13% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Fondaws identifying as Hispanic rose from 3.25% in 2000 to 4.61% in 2010, indicating a 41.85% change. Interestingly, no Fondaws identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, by 2010, there were some Fondaws (2.84%) who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.31% | 91.13% | -3.37% |
| Hispanic | 3.25% | 4.61% | 41.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |