Find out how popular the last name Fanta is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Fanta.

Fanta, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Fanta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fanta in America

Fanta is the 37544th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fanta surname appeared 593 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Fanta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fanta to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Fanta

The surname Fanta originated in Spain during the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "fanta," which means "boastful" or "ostentatious." The name was initially concentrated in the regions of Andalusia and Valencia, where it first appeared in historical records.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Fanta surname is found in the municipal archives of Seville, dating back to 1492. This record mentions a certain Juan Fanta, who was a merchant involved in the lucrative trade between Spain and the newly discovered Americas.

During the 16th century, the Fanta name gained prominence in the city of Valencia, where a family of that name owned several estates and vineyards. The most notable member of this family was Rodrigo Fanta (1543-1612), a renowned poet and playwright whose works were widely acclaimed during the Spanish Golden Age.

In the 17th century, the Fanta name spread to other parts of Europe as Spanish explorers and settlers ventured to new territories. One notable figure from this period was Diego Fanta (1620-1687), a Spanish navigator who led several expeditions to the Pacific Islands and contributed significantly to the mapping of the region.

Moving into the 18th century, the Fanta surname found its way to the Americas, particularly in the Spanish colonies of Mexico and Peru. One prominent individual from this era was Juana Fanta (1745-1818), a renowned painter from Lima who specialized in religious artwork and was commissioned by several churches and monasteries.

As the 19th century dawned, the Fanta name continued to spread across the globe. One noteworthy figure was Miguel Fanta (1812-1891), a Spanish politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador to several European countries and played a crucial role in negotiating important treaties.

Throughout its history, the Fanta surname has been associated with various occupations and achievements, from merchants and artists to explorers and diplomats. While its origins can be traced back to Spain, the name has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of numerous regions around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fanta

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Fanta.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Fanta was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Fanta has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Fanta was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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