Explore the Family Name Foose
The meaning of Foose
Americanized form of German Fuss.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Foose in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Foose has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19,248 in popularity with a count of 1,303 individuals bearing that name, equating to a proportion of about 0.48 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 21,842 with fewer people, 1,190 to be precise, carrying the name. This represented a decrease of 13.48% in rank and 8.67% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,248 | #21,842 | -13.48% |
| Count | 1,303 | 1,190 | -8.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.4 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Foose
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Foose also experienced transformations across the same period as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. A majority of the bearers of the surname identified as White, with 95.47% in 2000, but this figure declined slightly to 92.35% in 2010. The Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races segments witnessed significant increases, with the proportions rising from 1.53% to 3.36% and 0.61% to 1.34% respectively. The Black demographic saw a modest increase from 1.77% to 2.18%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category dropped to zero from 0.61%. No changes were observed for the American Indian and Alaskan Native group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.47% | 92.35% | -3.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 3.36% | 119.61% |
| Black | 1.77% | 2.18% | 23.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0.61% | 1.34% | 119.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |