Explore the Family Name Fonk
The meaning of Fonk
1. Dutch and German: variant of Vonk or Funk. 2. Variant of Fank.
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How common is the last name Fonk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fonk has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 73,412 in 2000, it dropped to 77,012 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.9%. However, the number of people carrying this surname has marginally increased from 246 to 249 during this period, indicating a growth rate of 1.22%. The proportion per 100,000 also experienced a dip of 11.11%, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #77,012 | -4.9% |
| Count | 246 | 249 | 1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fonk
In terms of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fonk, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is overwhelmingly associated with White ethnicity, although the percentage decreased slightly from 98.37% in 2000 to 95.18% in 2010. During the same period, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic community carrying the Fonk surname, rising from 0% to 4.02%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, or those identifying as Two or more races in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.37% | 95.18% | -3.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.02% | 0% |
| 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% |