Explore the Family Name Fortuno
The meaning of Fortuno
Spanish (Fortuño): from the personal name Fortuño, from Latin Fortunius, derived from fortuna ‘luck’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fortuno in the United States?
Popularity: According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fortuno has shown a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, Fortuno was ranked 63,297th in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 68,770th reflecting a 8.65% decrease. The count of individuals with the Fortuno surname also fell from 295 in 2000 to 286 in 2010, a decline of 3.05%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Fortuno per 100,000 decreased by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #68,770 | -8.65% |
| Count | 295 | 286 | -3.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fortuno
Ethnicity: As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fortuno, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 14.10% while those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 17.54%. However, those identifying as white experienced a significant decrease, falling from 25.76% to 14.69%, reflecting a drop of 42.97%. Furthermore, those identified with two or more races saw a decrease of 34.32%. Finally, there were small but notable changes in the Black community, which grew from 0% to 2.10%, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained constant at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 38.31% | 43.71% | 14.1% |
| Hispanic | 31.53% | 37.06% | 17.54% |
| White | 25.76% | 14.69% | -42.97% |
| Two or More Races | 3.73% | 2.45% | -34.32% |
| Black | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |