Explore the Family Name Fust
The meaning of Fust
German: northern variant of Faust 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fust in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Fust" has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, "Fust" was ranked as the 47,308th most popular surname, with a total count of 422 individuals carrying it. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 51,512 and the count had decreased to 404. This represents a change of -8.89 in rank and -4.27 in overall count. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a decline from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, marking a -12.5 change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,308 | #51,512 | -8.89% |
| Count | 422 | 404 | -4.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fust
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Fust" has undergone some changes over the decade as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.92% of "Fust" bearers identified as White, dropping slightly to 95.30% by 2010. There was an absence of identification with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for both years. A small percentage (1.18%) identified with two or more races in 2000, but this dropped to zero by 2010. However, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.18% in 2000 to 2.23% in 2010, a change of 88.98%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 95.3% | -1.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.23% | 88.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |