Explore the Family Name Foskey
The meaning of Foskey
English: perhaps a variant of Foskett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Foskey in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Foskey has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Foskey was ranked 14,201st in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had dropped to 15,262nd, marking a change of -7.47%. The total count of individuals with this last name also decreased marginally, from 1,939 in 2000 to 1,925 in 2010, representing a change of -0.72%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also fell, from 0.72 to 0.65, indicating a decline of -9.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,201 | #15,262 | -7.47% |
| Count | 1,939 | 1,925 | -0.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.65 | -9.72% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Foskey
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Foskey shows some changes between 2000 and 2010, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. A significant increase was observed within the Hispanic community, which rose from 0.36% to 0.73%, a growth of 102.78%. There was a smaller increase in the number of individuals identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.44% to 1.97%, a change of 36.81%. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname saw a slight increase of 0.98%, while the proportion of White individuals decreased by -1.29%. No Foskey individuals were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.31% | 76.31% | -1.29% |
| Black | 20.42% | 20.62% | 0.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.97% | 36.81% |
| Hispanic | 0.36% | 0.73% | 102.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |