Explore the Family Name Funches
The meaning of Funches
Variant of Funchess, a surname of German origin. It is found mainly among African Americans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Funches in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Funches has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 13,702nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to 13,531st. The number of people with the last name Funches also increased during this period, going from 2,030 in 2000 to 2,242 in 2010 - a change of roughly 10.44%. This increase is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which slightly rose from 0.75 to 0.76.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,702 | #13,531 | 1.25% |
| Count | 2,030 | 2,242 | 10.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.76 | 1.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Funches
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Funches surname is predominantly associated with those identifying as Black, comprising 84.43% in 2000 and 83.94% in 2010. The next largest group were those who identify as White, representing 10.89% in 2000 and declining slightly to 10.44% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.38% in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Funches surname identifying as two or more races also increased from 2.71% to 3.17%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84.43% | 83.94% | -0.58% |
| White | 10.89% | 10.44% | -4.13% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 3.17% | 16.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.96% | 42.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |