Explore the Family Name Fehrman
The meaning of Fehrman
Americanized form of German Fehrmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fehrman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fehrman saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as 29,261st most common surname, but by 2010, it moved up to 29,064th. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 762 in 2000 to 816 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 7.09%. However, the proportion of people named Fehrman per 100k remained stable at 0.28 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,261 | #29,064 | 0.67% |
| Count | 762 | 816 | 7.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fehrman
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identities associated with the surname Fehrman. In 2000 and 2010, the majority of people with this surname identified as White— 96.06% and 95.71% respectively. The percentage of those who identified as Hispanic rose significantly from 1.18% to 2.21%, showing an 87.29% increase. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased slightly from 1.97% to 1.72%. There were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 95.71% | -0.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.21% | 87.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 1.72% | -12.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |