Explore the Family Name Fruit
The meaning of Fruit
1. Americanized form of German Fruth. 2. Americanized form (translation into English) of German and perhaps also Jewish Frucht. 3. French (mainly Nord) and Flemish: metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of fruit, from fruit ‘fruit’ (from Latin fructus). Alternatively, from a short form of the personal name Godefroit, from ancient Germanic Godafrid, composed of the elements god ‘god’ and frid ‘peace’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fruit in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Fruit' has experienced a slight decline in popularity in recent years. In 2000, it was the 29,359th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 31,824th place, marking an 8.4% decrease. The number of individuals with the surname also decreased from 759 in 2000 to 725 in 2010, a change of -4.48%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the 'Fruit' surname per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 10.71% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,359 | #31,824 | -8.4% |
| Count | 759 | 725 | -4.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fruit
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Fruit', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly found within the White population, although there were minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 91.96% of those with the surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 91.03% in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up 6.06% of the 'Fruit' surname bearers in 2000, dropping to 5.38% in 2010. Hispanics with the 'Fruit' surname increased by 44.76%, from 1.05% in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races made up 0.66% in 2000, increasing by 25.76% to make up 0.83% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.96% | 91.03% | -1.01% |
| Black | 6.06% | 5.38% | -11.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.52% | 44.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 0.83% | 25.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |