Explore the Family Name Fahrer
The meaning of Fahrer
German: topographic name for someone living by a ferry or an occupational name for a ferryman, from Middle High German vare ‘ferry’ + the -er suffix of agent nouns. This surname is also found in France (Alsace). Some characteristic forenames: French Armand.
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How common is the last name Fahrer in the United States?
The Fahrer surname has seen a decrease in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 51,458th in terms of prevalence among surnames, but by 2010, it had fallen to 62,189th place, a drop of approximately 20.85%. The total count of individuals with this name also decreased during this period, from 380 in 2000 to 322 in 2010, representing a reduction of 15.26%. The proportion of people named Fahrer per 100,000 also saw a decline, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, a decrease of 21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #62,189 | -20.85% |
| Count | 380 | 322 | -15.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fahrer
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Fahrer surname identified as White (96.84%). By 2010, although this group was still the majority, its percentage had decreased slightly to 93.79. Additionally, there were no individuals with the Fahrer surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or of Two or more races in 2000, but by 2010, these groups made up 1.55% and 3.11%, respectively. There were no reported changes in the Hispanic or Black populations with this surname, and the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell from 1.58% in 2000 to none reported in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 93.79% | -3.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.58% | 0% | 0% |