Funt
A spelling variant of the Old English word "font" referring to a person's proximity to a baptismal font.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 274 Americans carry the last name Funt. That puts it at #82,613 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,250,928 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Funt surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
274
1 in 1,250,928
Census rank
#82,613
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
228
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 228 bearers of the surname Funt in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 82613th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Funt, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%. The next largest groups are Black (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Funt
The surname "FUNT" originates from Germany and can be traced back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "funden," which means "to find" or "to discover." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had a profession related to finding or discovering things, such as a prospector or an explorer.
The earliest recorded instance of the name "FUNT" appears in a document from the city of Nuremberg, Germany, dated 1523. This document mentions a certain "Johann Funt," who was a merchant involved in the trade of spices and other goods from the East Indies.
In the 17th century, the name "FUNT" can be found in several historical records from the German states of Bavaria and Saxony. One notable example is a land deed from 1642 that mentions a "Friedrich Funt" as the owner of a large estate near the town of Bamberg.
In the 18th century, the name "FUNT" spread to other parts of Europe, including France and England. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname in England was a certain "William Funt," who was born in 1718 in the village of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. He was a potter by trade and is said to have been instrumental in the development of the famous Staffordshire pottery industry.
Another notable individual with the surname "FUNT" was "Johann Friedrich Funt" (1766-1834), a German philosopher and theologian who was a prominent figure in the early Romantic movement. He was born in Weimar and is known for his work on the concept of the "absolute" and its relationship to human freedom and consciousness.
In the 19th century, the name "FUNT" can be found in various parts of Europe and North America. One example is "Charles Funt" (1832-1912), a French-Canadian businessman and politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec.
Another notable individual with this surname was "Hermann Funt" (1848-1922), a German-American engineer and inventor who held several patents related to the design and construction of bridges and other structures. He was born in Hanover, Germany, and later emigrated to the United States, where he worked on several major infrastructure projects.
Overall, the surname "FUNT" has a rich history that spans several centuries and countries, with roots in the German language and a connection to various professions and fields of endeavor.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Funt
Among Census respondents with the surname Funt, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%. The next largest groups are Black (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Funt bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Funt surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.6%
- Black or African American2.2%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Funt surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,613 | #82,613 | 0.0% |
| Count | 228 | 228 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Funt bearers went from 228 to 228 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #82,613 to #82,613.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Funt
FAQ
Funt surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Funt?
The surname Funt holds position #82,613 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 274 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Funt surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Funt, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%. The next largest groups are Black (2.2%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.