Explore the Family Name Fuselier
The meaning of Fuselier
French: metonymic occupational name for a spindle-maker or for a spinner, from Old French fusel ‘spindle, bobbin’ (from Late Latin fusellus, a diminutive of classical Latin fusus). Compare Fusilier. History: Gabriel Fuselier de la Claire from Lyon in Rhône, France, married first Jeanne Roman in New Orleans, LA, in 1764, and second Hélène-Élisabeth Soileau in St. Martinville, LA, in 1771. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Monique, Andre, Catheline, Eraste, Jacques. Irish Murphy, Conley.
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How common is the last name Fuselier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fuselier experienced a mild decrease in rank between 2000 to 2010, moving from 12,017 to 12,072, representing a slight change of -0.46%. However, despite this dip in rank, the overall count of individuals with the Fuselier surname actually increased by 8.3% during this decade, rising from 2,385 to 2,583. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.88.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,017 | #12,072 | -0.46% |
| Count | 2,385 | 2,583 | 8.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fuselier
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity distribution among those with the Fuselier surname. Some notable shifts occurred between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Fuseliers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a substantial increase of 72.41%, albeit from a small base, changing from 0.29% to 0.50%. There was also a significant rise of 104.76% in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, although it started and ended at relatively low levels (0.21% to 0.43%). Those identifying with two or more ethnicities grew by 31.75%, while Hispanic and Black populations saw increases of 15.65% and 10.67% respectively. Meanwhile, there was a minor decrease of -4.48% in those claiming White ethnicity, shifting from 75.22% to 71.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.22% | 71.85% | -4.48% |
| Black | 21.55% | 23.85% | 10.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 1.7% | 15.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 1.66% | 31.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0.5% | 72.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.21% | 0.43% | 104.76% |