Explore the Family Name Fonder
The meaning of Fonder
French (northeastern): variant of Fondeur.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fonder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fonder has seen a slight decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 35,522nd most popular surname and this fell to 37,792nd by 2010, marking a drop of 6.39%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also saw a minor decrease from 599 to 588 during the same period, representing a change of -1.84%. The proportion of people with the Fonder surname per 100,000 dropped by 9.09%, from 0.22 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,522 | #37,792 | -6.39% |
| Count | 599 | 588 | -1.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fonder
Turning to the ethnic identity of those bearing the Fonder surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The White demographic remained dominant, although their representation decreased slightly from 77.13% to 75.34%. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage during either census year. Individuals identifying as Black made up 16.53% of the Fonder surname holders in 2000 and this decreased marginally to 16.16% in 2010. Interestingly, no Hispanic ethnicity was recorded for this surname in 2000, but by 2010, they constituted 4.59% of the Fonder surname holders. Those identifying with two or more races declined from 2.50% to 1.87% within the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.13% | 75.34% | -2.32% |
| Black | 16.53% | 16.16% | -2.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% | 1.87% | -25.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.17% | 0% | 0% |