Explore the Family Name Farrenkopf
The meaning of Farrenkopf
German: nickname for a reckless or clumsy man, from Middle High German, Middle Low German var(r)e ‘steer, bullock’ + kopf ‘head’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Markus.
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How common is the last name Farrenkopf in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Farrenkopf increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010, climbing up the ranks from 62,046 to 59,171, a change of 4.63%. The total count of people with this surname also increased during this period, from 302 to 342, indicating a 13.25% growth. This increase also resulted in a slight rise in the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people, from 0.11 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #59,171 | 4.63% |
| Count | 302 | 342 | 13.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farrenkopf
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Farrenkopf identify as White, with a minimal drop in percentage from 93.05% in 2000 to 92.98% in 2010. During this same period, the percent of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 24.57%, while those identifying as having two or more ethnicities saw a significant decrease of 41.28%. Interestingly, the census recorded a new ethnicity group under this surname as Hispanic at 1.46% in 2010, which was not present in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.05% | 92.98% | -0.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.32% | 1.75% | -24.57% |
| Two or More Races | 2.98% | 1.75% | -41.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |