Explore the Family Name Fondeur
The meaning of Fondeur
French and Hispanic (Dominican Republic): occupational name for a metal caster, (Old) French fondeur. History: It were Louis Fondeur and his children from France who brought the surname Fondeur to the Spanish colony of Santo Domingo (present-day Dominican Republic) around 1820.
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How common is the last name Fondeur in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fondeur has seen a significant rise in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 99,725th most popular and by 2010, it moved up to rank 74,608. This represents a change of over 25%. Similarly, the number of people with the Fondeur surname increased from 168 in 2000 to 259 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of over 54%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also grew by 50% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,725 | #74,608 | 25.19% |
| Count | 168 | 259 | 54.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.09 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fondeur
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Fondeur identify as Hispanic. This group increased slightly from 91.67% in 2000 to 93.05% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 6.55% in 2000 to 5.79% in 2010. No significant changes were observed in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which either remained at zero or had their data suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.67% | 93.05% | 1.51% |
| White | 6.55% | 5.79% | -11.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |