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

Fourte, 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 Fourte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fourte in America

Fourte is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fourte surname appeared 125 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 Fourte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fourte 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 Fourte

The surname Fourte has its origins in the French language and can be traced back to the 12th century in the region of Normandy, France. The name is believed to be derived from the Old French word "fort," meaning "strong" or "fortified," possibly referring to someone who lived near a fortified town or castle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fourte can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive record of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appeared as "Forte," likely referring to someone who had come to England from Normandy during the Norman Conquest.

During the 13th century, the name Fourte appeared in various records and manuscripts throughout France and England, with variations in spelling such as Forte, Forté, and Fourté. One notable bearer of the name was Jean Fourte, a French nobleman who lived in the late 13th century and was known for his military exploits during the Hundred Years' War.

In the 15th century, the surname Fourte was found in several historical records in the region of Picardy, France. One of the earliest examples was Pierre Fourte, born in 1412, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Amiens.

Throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Fourte continued to be present in various regions of France, with some variations in spelling, such as Fourté and Fourté. One notable bearer of the name during this period was Jacques Fourte, born in 1578, who was a renowned architect and engineer responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Paris.

Another famous individual with the surname Fourte was Marie-Thérèse Fourte, born in 1721, who was a French painter and portraitist renowned for her works depicting the aristocracy and high society of her time.

In the 19th century, the surname Fourte was found in various regions of Europe, including France, Belgium, and Germany. One notable bearer of the name during this period was Heinrich Fourte, born in 1845 in Germany, who was a renowned philosopher and author known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy.

While the surname Fourte has its roots in France, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including North America and Australia, due to immigration and migration patterns over the centuries. However, the name remains relatively uncommon, and its historical significance lies primarily in its origins and early bearers in France and other parts of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fourte

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

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

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