Explore the Family Name Fugit
The meaning of Fugit
English: variant of Fugett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fugit in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fugit decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 70,679th and by 2010, it had dropped to 75,069th, marking a decline of 6.21%. The count of individuals with the Fugit surname also slightly decreased during this time period, with 258 people in 2000 to 257 in 2010, signaling a minimal drop of 0.39%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Fugit per 100k population experienced a decrease of 10.0%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #75,069 | -6.21% |
| Count | 258 | 257 | -0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fugit
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the Fugit surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 2000 to 2010. The percentage fell from 95.35% to 93.39%, a change of -2.06%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase over the decade, jumping from 3.10% to 5.06%, an uptick of 63.23%. No individuals with the surname Fugit identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Also, there were no records for two or more races associated with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.35% | 93.39% | -2.06% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 5.06% | 63.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |