Explore the Family Name Fonvielle
The meaning of Fonvielle
French: habitational name from Fonvieille (or Fontvielle), names of several places in the southern part of France. Compare Fonville.
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How common is the last name Fonvielle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fonvielle showed a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 141,788, but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 146,201. This represents a decrease of 3.11 in rank over this period. The count, or number of people with this surname, also increased from 108 in 2000 to 113 in 2010, signifying a growth of 4.63. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,788 | #146,201 | -3.11% |
| Count | 108 | 113 | 4.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fonvielle
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides an overview of the ethnicity associated with the surname Fonvielle. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Individuals identifying as White comprise the majority of those with the surname, increasing from 88.89% in 2000 to 92.92% in 2010. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Black decreased from 7.41% in 2000 to 4.42% in 2010. There were no changes observed for individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.89% | 92.92% | 4.53% |
| Black | 7.41% | 4.42% | -40.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |