Explore the Family Name Fuoss
The meaning of Fuoss
German: variant of Fuss.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fuoss in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fuoss has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked the 54,880th most popular name, while in 2010, it slipped to the 58,042nd spot, showing a negative growth of 5.76%. The total number of people with this surname also experienced a small decline from 351 in 2000 to 350 in 2010, marking a drop of 0.28%. Similarly, the proportion of people bearing the Fuoss surname per 100k population reduced by 7.69%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #58,042 | -5.76% |
| Count | 351 | 350 | -0.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fuoss
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data records that individuals with the Fuoss surname are predominantly White. In 2000, about 99.72% identified as White, though this figure slightly decreased to 97.14% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010. Intriguingly, the data shows a slight emergence of those identifying with two or more races by 2010, accounting for 1.43% of people with the Fuoss surname. This category was not represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.72% | 97.14% | -2.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |