Explore the Family Name Fosco
The meaning of Fosco
1. Italian: variant of Fusco, from standard Italian fosco. 2. Portuguese and Spanish: nickname from fosco ‘dull, opaque’ (from Latin fuscus ‘dark, swarthy’). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Rocco, Domenico, Giuseppe, Marco, Rinaldo.
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How common is the last name Fosco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Fosco' has slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 38,079 and by 2010 had slipped to 43,206, marking a decrease of 13.46%. The actual count of people bearing the surname also dropped from 547 in 2000 to 500 in 2010, showing an 8.59% decline. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also fell by 15%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,079 | #43,206 | -13.46% |
| Count | 547 | 500 | -8.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fosco
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes in the ethnicity associated with the surname 'Fosco' between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly identified as White, the percentage decreased slightly from 97.44% in 2000 to 95.8% in 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic or of two or more ethnicities in 2000, by 2010, 1% identified as Hispanic and 2.4% identified with two or more ethnicities. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname fell from 0.91% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 95.8% | -1.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.91% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |