Explore the Family Name Fortun
The meaning of Fortun
1. Norwegian: habitational name from either of two farmsteads on the west coast of Norway, named with Old Norse for ‘front, foremost’ + tún ‘enclosure’, indicating the frontmost of two farmsteads. 2. Spanish: from a shortened form of the personal name Fortunato. 3. Catalan: Castilianized form (Fortuñ) of Fortuny, a habitational name from any of several places in Catalonia (Spain). 4. Slovenian: from a short form of the personal name Fortunat, Latin Fortunatus (see Fortunato). Compare Fortune. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Orlando, Alberto, Alicia, Enrique, Eugenio, Juan, Luis, Mariluz, Marta, Pedro, Roberto. Scandinavian Tryg.
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How common is the last name Fortun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Fortun" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Fortun" was ranked 60,390 in terms of commonality amongst surnames, while it dipped to 65,244 in 2010, marking an 8.04% decline. Similarly, the number of individuals bearing this name decreased moderately from 312 in 2000 to 304 in 2010, indicating a 2.56% drop during this time period. The proportion per 100k people also saw a reduction from 0.12 to 0.1, which means there was a 16.67% reduction over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #65,244 | -8.04% |
| Count | 312 | 304 | -2.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fortun
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Fortun". In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (60.90%). However, by 2010, although still in the majority, this proportion had dropped to 54.28%. Over the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased notably from 28.53% to 33.55%. Representation among Asian/Pacific Islanders and individuals claiming two or more races also saw a rise, increasing by 26.79% and 36.98% respectively. Conversely, the proportion of Black individuals with the surname "Fortun" fell by 18.07%. There was no reported change for American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals, maintaining a 0.00% representation in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.9% | 54.28% | -10.87% |
| Hispanic | 28.53% | 33.55% | 17.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.45% | 6.91% | 26.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 2.63% | 36.98% |
| Black | 3.21% | 2.63% | -18.07% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |