Explore the Family Name Funston
The meaning of Funston
English and northern Irish: perhaps a variant of Foulston (a habitational name from Fulstone, Yorkshire), with assimilation of l-n to n-n. This name is quite common in Ireland (Fermanagh, Derry, Donegal, Tyrone), but seems to have been brought from northern England in the 17th century.
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How common is the last name Funston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Funston experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Funston ranked as the 26,807th most common surname in the United States; however, by 2010 it fell to 28,049th place, a decrease of approximately 4.63%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual number of individuals with the Funston surname remained relatively stable, increasing marginally from 853 in 2000 to 854 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 0.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,807 | #28,049 | -4.63% |
| Count | 853 | 854 | 0.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Funston
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Funston saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Funstons identifying as White decreased by 2.25%, moving from 93.32% in 2000 to 91.22% in 2010. On the other hand, there was an increase in those reporting as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races. Hispanics rose by 47.56%, from 2.46% in 2000 to 3.63% in 2010. Likewise, those claiming two or more races grew significantly by 28.66%, from 1.64% in 2000 to 2.11% in 2010. Lastly, individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a modest increase of 11.56%, representing 1.99% in 2000 and 2.22% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no reported changes for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.32% | 91.22% | -2.25% |
| Hispanic | 2.46% | 3.63% | 47.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.99% | 2.22% | 11.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 2.11% | 28.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |