Explore the Family Name Fournet
The meaning of Fournet
1. French: from a diminutive of Old French forn ‘oven’, applied as a metonymic occupational name for a baker. 2. Altered form of French Fournier ‘baker’. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Emile, Fernand, Henri, Jacques, Monique.
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How common is the last name Fournet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fournet has slightly decreased over the past decade. In 2000, Fournet ranked as the 43,058th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 47,186th place, marking a decrease of about 9.59%. The number of individuals with this surname also dropped from 473 in 2000 to 450 in 2010, showing a decline of approximately 4.86%. Essentially, for every 100,000 people in 2000, about 0.18 had the surname Fournet, but this number shrank to 0.15 per 100,000 by 2010, which is a decrease of around 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #47,186 | -9.59% |
| Count | 473 | 450 | -4.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fournet
The ethnic identity associated with the Fournet surname also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all Fournets (96.19%) identified as White. This figure decreased slightly to 94.67% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Fournets identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.48% in 2000 to 2.67% in 2010. Additionally, while no Fournets identified as having two or more races in 2000, about 1.33% did so in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 1.06% in 2000 to none in 2010. No Fournets identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 94.67% | -1.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.67% | 80.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.06% | 0% | -100% |