Explore the Family Name Fout
The meaning of Fout
Altered form of German Fauth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fout in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fout has seen minor fluctuation over the past decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 15078 in popularity with 1795 individuals carrying the name, translating to a proportion of 0.67 per 100,000 people. By 2010, despite the count increasing to 1867, the rank dropped slightly to 15647 and the proportion decreased to 0.63 per 100,000 people. This represents a rank change of -3.77% and a proportion change of -5.97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,078 | #15,647 | -3.77% |
| Count | 1,795 | 1,867 | 4.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.63 | -5.97% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fout
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Fout also witnessed changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.65% to 93.25%. However, there was an increase in the percentages of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.28% to 0.48%), Two or more races (from 1.62% to 1.82%), Hispanic (from 1.78% to 2.57%), and Black (from 0.72% to 1.07%). The only ethnic identity that experienced a decrease was the American Indian and Alaskan Native group, dropping from 0.95% to 0.80%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.65% | 93.25% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.57% | 44.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.82% | 12.35% |
| Black | 0.72% | 1.07% | 48.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.95% | 0.8% | -15.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0.48% | 71.43% |