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

Fonrose, 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 Fonrose surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fonrose in America

Fonrose is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fonrose surname appeared 210 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 Fonrose.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fonrose 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 Fonrose

The surname Fonrose has its origins in France, tracing back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy, where it was likely derived from an old Norman-French phrase or place name.

One theory suggests that Fonrose is a combination of the Old French words "fon" meaning "fountain" or "spring," and "rose," referring to the flower. This could indicate that the name was initially associated with a specific location or estate that had a notable fountain or spring adorned with roses.

Another possibility is that Fonrose is a variation of the Old French "Fontrose," which translates to "rose fountain." This name may have been bestowed upon someone residing near a rose-adorned fountain or spring, or it could have been a descriptive moniker for a person with a fondness for such natural features.

While no definitive historical records have been found explicitly mentioning the surname Fonrose in medieval manuscripts or chronicles, its origins can be traced back to the 12th or 13th century based on linguistic evidence and naming conventions of the time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this surname was Gilles Fonrose, a merchant from Rouen, Normandy, who lived in the late 14th century. Historical records indicate that he was involved in the lucrative wool trade and had business dealings with English merchants during the reign of King Richard II.

Another notable figure was Jeanne Fonrose, a noblewoman from the Picardy region of northern France, born in the early 15th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of local artisans and craftsmen.

In the 16th century, Jacques Fonrose, a renowned French botanist and herbalist, made significant contributions to the study of medicinal plants. His treatise, "De Herbis et Plantis," published in 1567, was widely acclaimed for its detailed illustrations and descriptions of various flora.

During the French Revolution, Pierre Fonrose, a lawyer from Paris, played a prominent role in the revolutionary movement. He was a member of the Jacobin Club and served as a deputy in the National Convention, where he advocated for the abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of a new republican government.

In the late 19th century, Marie Fonrose, a French artist and sculptor, gained recognition for her intricate bronze sculptures depicting scenes from nature and mythology. Her works were displayed in several prestigious exhibitions and galleries throughout Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fonrose

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

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

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