2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Fatigate
A surname derived from the Latin word "fatigatus" meaning weary or tired.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Fatigate. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fatigate surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Fatigate in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fatigate, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fatigate
The surname FATIGATE is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the late 15th or early 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it was likely derived from the Italian word "fatigare," meaning "to labor" or "to exert oneself."
In the early decades of the 16th century, the FATIGATE name appears in various historical records and manuscripts, including tax rolls and church registers from the cities of Florence and Perugia. One notable mention is in a 1527 document from the Archivio di Stato di Firenze, which references a certain Pietro FATIGATE, a local artisan or laborer.
The earliest recorded instance of the FATIGATE surname dates back to 1492, when a Giovanni FATIGATE was born in the village of Montefalco, near Perugia. This Giovanni FATIGATE later became a respected merchant and landowner, and his descendants carried on the family name in the region for several generations.
Another significant figure bearing the FATIGATE name was Giulio FATIGATE (1532-1610), a renowned painter and fresco artist from Florence. His works can still be admired in various churches and palaces throughout Tuscany, including the Basilica di San Lorenzo in Florence.
In the 17th century, the FATIGATE name spread beyond Italy, with some members of the family migrating to other parts of Europe. One such individual was Tomaso FATIGATE (1623-1689), a skilled architect who worked on several notable projects in Vienna, Austria.
As the centuries passed, the FATIGATE surname continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life. Notably, in the 19th century, there was a renowned Italian poet and playwright named Vittorio FATIGATE (1815-1887), whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
While the FATIGATE name may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over time, its Italian roots and association with hard work and perseverance have remained a consistent thread throughout its history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fatigate
Among Census respondents with the surname Fatigate, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Fatigate bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Fatigate surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.0% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino7.2% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fatigate
Fatigate appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+6 bearers (+5.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,290 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-11 bearers (-9.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,338 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.2%) | Down 3,290 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-9.0%) | Down 11,338 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Fatigate surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #137,327 | #148,665 | -8.3% |
| Count | 122 | 111 | -9.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fatigate bearers went from 122 to 111 (-9.0% change). The surname moved down 11,338 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #148,665.
FAQ
Fatigate surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fatigate?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Fatigate. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Fatigate?
Fatigate ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Fatigate. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Fatigate.
Has Fatigate become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fatigate went from 122 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 11 (-9.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Fatigate?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fatigate, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Fatigate in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.0% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fatigate appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.0%), Hispanic (7.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Fatigate (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Fatigate mean?
A surname derived from the Latin word "fatigatus" meaning weary or tired. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Fatigate (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Fatigate?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Fatigate at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.