Explore the Family Name Fahrner
The meaning of Fahrner
German and Swiss German: variant of Farner.
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How common is the last name Fahrner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fahrner has experienced a slight decrease in the United States over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 33,782, while in 2010 it had fallen to 35,866, representing a 6.17% drop in rank. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 636 in 2000 to 626 in 2010, marking a 1.57% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5% in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,782 | #35,866 | -6.17% |
| Count | 636 | 626 | -1.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fahrner
Regarding the ethnicity of those with the Fahrner surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a dominant White majority, although there has been a slight decrease of 1.73% from 96.07% in 2000 to 94.41% in 2010. The Hispanic representation slightly increased by 10.98%, going from 1.73% in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010. Additionally, there's been a significant rise in the number of individuals identifying with two or more races from 0.94% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010, reflecting a change percentage of 53.19%. The Black representation has risen from zero in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010, while the counts for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 94.41% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 1.92% | 10.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.44% | 53.19% |
| Black | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |