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

Fondeur, 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 Fondeur surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fondeur in America

Fondeur is the 74608th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fondeur surname appeared 259 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 Fondeur.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fondeur 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 Fondeur

The surname Fondeur is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "fondeur," meaning "a founder" or "a smelter." The name's roots can be traced back to the 12th century, during the High Middle Ages, when it was likely used as an occupational surname for someone who worked as a metalsmith or a foundry worker.

The earliest recorded use of the name Fondeur can be found in the historical records of the Île-de-France region, particularly in the city of Paris and its surrounding areas. It is believed that some of the earliest bearers of this surname were involved in the metalworking industry, which flourished in the Paris region during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Fondeur was Jean Fondeur, who lived in the 14th century and was mentioned in the tax records of the city of Paris. Another notable figure was Pierre Fondeur, a French metalsmith who lived in the 15th century and was renowned for his intricate metalwork designs.

During the Renaissance period, the Fondeur family expanded their influence beyond the metalworking industry. In the 16th century, Jacques Fondeur (1520-1598) was a prominent French lawyer and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Parlement of Paris.

As the surname spread throughout France, it also found its way into other regions and countries. In the 17th century, Louis Fondeur (1635-1701) was a French soldier and explorer who participated in the colonization of the French West Indies.

In the 19th century, Émile Fondeur (1838-1902) was a French artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits. He was a member of the prestigious Société des Artistes Français and exhibited his works at the renowned Salon de Paris.

Over the centuries, the Fondeur surname has been associated with various professions and areas of expertise, reflecting the diverse paths taken by its bearers. While the name originated from a specific occupation, it has since become a lasting legacy spanning generations and continents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fondeur

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

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

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