Explore the Family Name Fossa
The meaning of Fossa
1. Italian: habitational name from any of several places called Fossa. 2. Norwegian (Fosså): habitational name from the farm name Fosså in western Norway, from Old Norse fors ‘waterfall’ + á ‘river’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fossa in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fossa saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fossa ranked 77,222 in popularity and by 2010 had dropped to 81,772, indicating a decrease of 5.89%. However, the number of people with this surname remained constant at 231 individuals in both years. The proportion per 100k also decreased during this period, moving from 0.09 to 0.08, which indicates an 11.11% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #81,772 | -5.89% |
| Count | 231 | 231 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fossa
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the surname Fossa predominantly identify as White. In 2000, 96.10% identified as White, while in 2010 this figure slightly decreased to 95.67%, marking a change of -0.45%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic remained stable at 3.03% in both years. There were no notable changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, as these categories either remained at zero or the data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 95.67% | -0.45% |
| Hispanic | 3.03% | 3.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |