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

Fonder, 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 Fonder surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fonder in America

Fonder is the 37792nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fonder surname appeared 588 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 Fonder.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fonder 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 Fonder

The surname FONDER is believed to have originated in France during the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "fonder," which means "to establish" or "to found." The name was likely given to someone who established a new settlement or played a significant role in the founding of a town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FONDER can be found in a medieval French manuscript from the year 1247, which mentions a person named Jean Fonder. This document suggests that the name was already in use during the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the FONDER surname appeared in several historical records, including the "Livre des Métiers" (Book of Trades) in Paris, where it was associated with various occupations related to construction and building.

During the 16th century, the FONDER family was well-established in the province of Normandy, France. One notable figure from this period was Pierre Fonder (1522-1591), a prominent merchant and landowner who played a crucial role in the local economy.

As the FONDER family spread across Europe, the spelling of the name evolved slightly. In England, it was sometimes written as "Founder," while in Germany, it appeared as "Funder" or "Fonder."

One of the most famous individuals with the surname FONDER was Marie-Anne Fonder (1729-1808), a French novelist and playwright who gained recognition for her works during the Enlightenment period.

In the 19th century, the FONDER name was carried to the Americas by French and German immigrants. One notable American with this surname was William Fonder (1835-1912), a businessman and philanthropist who established several charitable foundations in New York City.

Another prominent figure with the FONDER surname was Jacques Fonder (1872-1948), a French architect who designed several iconic buildings in Paris, including the Palais de Chaillot and the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.

The FONDER surname has a rich history spanning centuries and continents, with its origins firmly rooted in the French language and culture. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its connection to the concept of founding or establishing remains a constant thread throughout its remarkable journey.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fonder

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

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

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