Explore the Family Name Fahrenholz
The meaning of Fahrenholz
North German: habitational name from any of various places so named, in Westphalia (Varenholz), Lower Saxony, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.
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How common is the last name Fahrenholz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fahrenholz in the United States has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 72,466th most common name, with approximately 250 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, the rank moved up to 71,886 and the count increased to 271, suggesting a growth rate of 8.4 percent over the decade. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #71,886 | 0.8% |
| Count | 250 | 271 | 8.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fahrenholz
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Fahrenholz identify as White, making up 97.20 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.68 percent in 2010. There was no data available for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a new emergence of Hispanic identification within the Fahrenholz surname population, accounting for 2.21 percent in 2010 where there had been none reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 96.68% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |