Explore the Family Name Fortna
The meaning of Fortna
Altered form of Fortney 1, a surname of French origin, and possibly also of Fortney 2, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fortna in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fortna has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. The rank moved up from 60,390 to 60,196, reflecting a change of 0.32%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a growth of 7.37%, moving from 312 in 2000 to 335 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people slightly decreased by 8.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #60,196 | 0.32% |
| Count | 312 | 335 | 7.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fortna
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Fortna surname identify as White, with an increase from 93.91% in 2000 to 94.33% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races slightly decreased by 21.34%, going from 4.17% to 3.28%. The census did not record any individuals with the Fortna surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.91% | 94.33% | 0.45% |
| Two or More Races | 4.17% | 3.28% | -21.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |