Explore the Family Name Fehrmann
The meaning of Fehrmann
South German and Swiss German: occupational name for a ferryman, from Middle High German ver(e) ‘ferry’ + man ‘man’.
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How common is the last name Fehrmann in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fehrmann has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 56,120th in terms of prevalence but dropped to 61,123rd by 2010, marking an 8.91% decline in its ranking. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased slightly from 341 in 2000 to 329 in 2010, illustrating a 3.52% decrease. This trend is further evidenced by the proportion of the Fehrmann surname per 100,000 people, which fell from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #61,123 | -8.91% |
| Count | 341 | 329 | -3.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fehrmann
The ethnicity associated with the surname Fehrmann, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has shown minor shifts over the same decade. In both 2000 and 2010, the overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname were white, representing 95.89% and 95.74% respectively, showing a marginal change of -0.16%. Hispanic representation among those with the Fehrmann surname saw an increase from 2.05% in 2000 to 2.74% in 2010, a rise of 33.66%. No Fehrmanns identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or of two or more races for either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 95.74% | -0.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 2.74% | 33.66% |
| 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% |