Explore the Family Name Fuster
The meaning of Fuster
1. Catalan: occupational name from fuster ‘carpenter’. 2. German and Jewish: variant of Forster 3 and 4. 3. English: variant of Fewster, from Anglo-Norman French, Middle English fu(y)ster ‘maker of saddletrees’. See also Foster 4 and Foister. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Luis, Armando, Blanca, Ricardo, Carlos, Pedro, Vicente, Alfredo, Ana, Angelina, Barbaro.
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How common is the last name Fuster in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Fuster" has seen a decline over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 37,788 in terms of popularity and decreased to rank 43,811 in 2010, showing a change of -15.94%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also reduced from 553 in 2000 to 492 in 2010, reflecting an 11.03% decrease. The proportion of people with the Fuster surname per 100,000 also fell by 15%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,788 | #43,811 | -15.94% |
| Count | 553 | 492 | -11.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fuster
The ethnicity linked to the surname "Fuster" has seen some shifts from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The Hispanic ethnic identity saw an increase from 62.39% in 2000 to 69.31% in 2010, marking a positive change of 11.09%. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 26.98%, from 28.39% in 2000 to 20.73% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity associated with the surname experienced a significant increase of 55.74%, although the numbers were still relatively small. The representation of the Black community slightly decreased by 1.34%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained constant at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.39% | 69.31% | 11.09% |
| White | 28.39% | 20.73% | -26.98% |
| Black | 5.97% | 5.89% | -1.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.35% | 3.66% | 55.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |