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

Fantroy, 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 Fantroy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fantroy in America

Fantroy is the 30367th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fantroy surname appeared 770 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 Fantroy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fantroy 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 Fantroy

The surname Fantroy has its origins in the northern regions of France, tracing back to the early 12th century. It is believed to derive from the Old French word "fant," meaning child or servant, combined with the suffix "roy," indicating a regal or noble association.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Cartulaire de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval manuscript from the Abbey of Saint-Père in Chartres, dated around 1150. The entry mentions a "Radulphus Fantroy," suggesting the name's usage during that era.

In the 13th century, the Fantroy name can be found in various historical records from the region of Normandy, particularly in the areas around Rouen and Caen. Some of these documents refer to individuals with similar spellings, such as "Fantroye" or "Fantroie."

The Fantroy surname has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. In the late 14th century, a nobleman named Jacques Fantroy was recorded as a landowner in the Duchy of Burgundy. His son, Pierre Fantroy, served as a military commander during the Hundred Years' War and was instrumental in the defense of Calais against the English in 1436.

During the Renaissance period, a renowned scholar and theologian named Étienne Fantroy (1490-1562) gained recognition for his works on religious philosophy and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time.

In the 17th century, a wealthy merchant named Guillaume Fantroy (1621-1689) established a successful trading company in the port city of Marseille, dealing in goods from the Mediterranean region.

The 18th century saw the rise of a prominent artist, Marie-Antoinette Fantroy (1756-1823), whose portraits and landscape paintings were highly acclaimed and sought after by the French nobility.

As the surname spread across Europe, it underwent various modifications and adaptations. In some regions, it was recorded as "Fantry" or "Fantrei," reflecting local linguistic influences.

It is important to note that while the surname Fantroy is relatively uncommon today, its historical significance and origins remain deeply rooted in the cultural tapestry of northern France, spanning several centuries and encompassing individuals from diverse walks of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fantroy

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

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 Fantroy 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 Fantroy 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 Fantroy was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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