Explore the Family Name Fosnot
The meaning of Fosnot
Americanized form of German Fasnacht.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fosnot in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fosnot saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 74,675, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 78,567, a change of -5.21%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased minimally from 241 in 2000 to 243 in 2010, a growth rate of 0.83%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by -11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #78,567 | -5.21% |
| Count | 241 | 243 | 0.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fosnot
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fosnot has seen some changes as well between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, almost all individuals (97.51%) identified as White. By 2010, this number had declined by 3.77%, although White still remained the most common ethnicity. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was an increase in diversity with some individuals identifying with two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, both accounting for 2.47% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 93.83% | -3.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.47% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |