Fussner
A German surname derived from "fußner", meaning one living at the foot of a mountain or hill.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 548 Americans carry the last name Fussner. That puts it at #45,569 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.16 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 625,464 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fussner 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
548
1 in 625,464
Census rank
#45,569
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
469
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 469 bearers of the surname Fussner in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.16 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 45569th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fussner, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fussner
The surname Fussner is believed to have originated in Germany during the 14th century. It is derived from the German word "Fuss," which means foot, and the suffix "-ner," which indicates an occupation or place of origin. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with feet, such as a shoemaker or a foot soldier.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Fussner name can be found in the Neustettin parish records from 1374, which mention a Hans Fussner. Another early reference is in the town of Nuremberg, where a Konrad Fussner is listed in the city's tax records from 1423.
The Fussner name also appears in various historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries, including the chronicles of the city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, which mention a family of Fussners who were influential citizens and merchants in the town during that period.
Notable individuals with the Fussner surname include Johann Friedrich Fussner (1726-1799), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics. Another notable bearer of the name was Karl Fussner (1865-1934), a German businessman and industrialist who founded the Fussner Machinery Company in Cologne.
In the 19th century, the Fussner name gained prominence in the United States, where several individuals with this surname made significant contributions. One such person was William Fussner (1832-1901), a German-American entrepreneur who established one of the first successful breweries in Philadelphia.
Another notable American Fussner was Edwin Fussner (1878-1962), a prominent architect who designed several landmark buildings in New York City, including the Flatiron Building and the New York Public Library's main branch.
As the Fussner name spread across different regions, various spelling variations emerged, such as Fussner, Fußner, and Fussener. It's worth noting that some of these variations may have originated from different root words or have slightly different meanings, but they are all believed to be related to the original German surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fussner
Among Census respondents with the surname Fussner, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%.
The bar chart below shows how Fussner 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 Fussner surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.1%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Fussner 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 | #45,569 | #45,569 | 0.0% |
| Count | 469 | 469 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Fussner bearers went from 469 to 469 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #45,569 to #45,569.
FAQ
Fussner surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Fussner?
The surname Fussner holds position #45,569 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 548 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.16 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Fussner surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fussner, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. 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.