Explore the Family Name Foutch
The meaning of Foutch
Altered form of Fouts, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Foutch in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Foutch saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 14,314 out of all U.S. surnames but fell to 15,020 by 2010, marking a 4.93% decline. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the Foutch name increased slightly, from 1,920 in 2000 to 1,966 in 2010, reflecting a minor growth of 2.4%. However, the proportion per 100,000 of the population decreased from 0.71 to 0.67.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,314 | #15,020 | -4.93% |
| Count | 1,920 | 1,966 | 2.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.67 | -5.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Foutch
Regarding ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the distribution associated with the surname Foutch became more diverse between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of Foutches are identified as White (92.62% in 2010, down from 94.17% in 2000), there were increases in other ethnic identities. The largest growth was seen within the Black community, which rose by 78.31%, although it still comprised a small percentage of Foutches at 1.48% in 2010. Additionally, the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic representations also grew, while those who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased slightly. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities also saw a modest increase during this time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.17% | 92.62% | -1.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.29% | 46.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 1.83% | 6.4% |
| Black | 0.83% | 1.48% | 78.31% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.3% | 1.22% | -6.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.56% | 33.33% |