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

Fuston, 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 Fuston surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fuston in America

Fuston is the 27481st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fuston surname appeared 877 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 Fuston.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fuston 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 Fuston

The surname Fuston has its origins in England, where it first emerged in the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "fuste," which meant "fist" or "hand," and was likely initially used as a nickname for someone with notably large or strong hands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fuston can be found in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire, a historical record from 1285 that mentions a William Fuston. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

During the Middle Ages, the Fuston family appears to have been concentrated in the counties of Staffordshire and Derbyshire, with records indicating their presence in villages such as Uttoxeter and Ashbourne. The name's spelling also varied, with variations like Fustun, Fustoun, and Fustonne appearing in various medieval documents.

In the 16th century, the name Fuston was associated with the village of Frodsham in Cheshire, where a family by that name owned a significant estate. One notable member of this branch was Sir Robert Fuston (1510-1578), who served as a member of Parliament and was knighted for his service during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another prominent individual bearing the Fuston surname was John Fuston (1620-1692), a Puritan minister who emigrated to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the mid-17th century. He played an influential role in the early religious life of the colony and served as the pastor of the First Church of Christ in Ipswich, Massachusetts.

In the 18th century, the Fuston name gained prominence in the literary world with the poet and playwright William Fuston (1738-1809). Born in London, Fuston's works were widely acclaimed during his lifetime, and he is particularly remembered for his satirical verse and his contributions to the development of the English stage.

Moving into the 19th century, we find the name associated with the industry and commerce of Victorian Britain. Thomas Fuston (1825-1893) was a successful industrialist who founded the Fuston Ironworks in Birmingham, a company that played a significant role in the production of machinery and tools during the Industrial Revolution.

Throughout its history, the Fuston surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, from clergymen and writers to industrialists and politicians. While not one of the most common surnames in England, it has left an indelible mark on the country's cultural and historical tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fuston

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

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

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