Explore the Family Name Fuess
The meaning of Fuess
German: Alemannic variant of Fuss.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fuess in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fuess has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, Fuess ranked 66,073 in popularity with a count of 280 instances, corresponding to a proportion of 0.1 per 100k people. By 2010, its rank had improved to 62,189 and the count increased by 15% to 322, bumping the proportion to 0.11 per 100k. This shows that the name has grown in usage over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #62,189 | 5.88% |
| Count | 280 | 322 | 15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fuess
Turning towards ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census results show a small change in the distribution for the surname Fuess between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.07% of those with the surname identified as White, a figure that increased slightly to 97.2% by 2010. While there was a recorded percentage of 2.14% identifying with two or more races in 2000, this category was reported as 0% in 2010. The ethnicity data also introduces a new identity marker in 2010, with 1.55% identifying as Hispanic. Meanwhile, categories like Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 97.2% | 1.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |