Explore the Family Name De Fore
The meaning of De Fore
Americanized form (also Defore) of Flemish De Foor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name De Fore in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname De Fore has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, De Fore ranked as the 30,868th most popular surname in the United States with 712 individuals bearing it, corresponding to around 0.26 per 100k people. However, by 2010, both the rank and count had dropped to 34,574 and 654 respectively, representing a decline of around 12.01% and 8.15% respectively. The proportion of individuals bearing the surname per 100k also fell by 15.38% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,868 | #34,574 | -12.01% |
| Count | 712 | 654 | -8.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Fore
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the De Fore surname identify as White, although the percentage has decreased slightly from 95.65% in 2000 to 92.05% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander declined by 22.45%, while the proportions identifying as Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw increases (from zero to 1.83% and 1.07% respectively). Notably, the percentages of those identifying as Hispanic and Black also rose significantly, by 38.96% and 69.84% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 92.05% | -3.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 2.14% | 38.96% |
| Black | 1.26% | 2.14% | 69.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.98% | 0.76% | -22.45% |