Explore the Family Name Fonger
The meaning of Fonger
German: variant of Fanger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fonger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fonger has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 51,583rd most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 58,182nd position, marking a decrease of approximately 12.79%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also fell from 379 in 2000 to 349 in 2010, representing a drop of roughly 7.92%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 14.29% from 0.14 to 0.12 over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #58,182 | -12.79% |
| Count | 379 | 349 | -7.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fonger
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fonger, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most bearers of this name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the proportion decreased slightly, from 96.31% in 2000 to 93.70% in 2010. A small percentage of Fongers identified as Hispanic, with a slight increase from 3.17% in 2000 to 3.44% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, a segment of the Fongers started identifying as belonging to two or more races, which was not the case in 2000. However, no Fongers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 93.7% | -2.71% |
| Hispanic | 3.17% | 3.44% | 8.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |