Explore the Family Name Ferge
The meaning of Ferge
German: variant of Ferg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ferge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ferge has seen a growth in its popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 72,905th place in 2000 to 62,903rd place by 2010, reflecting an increase of 13.72%. Likewise, the count of individuals with the Ferge surname increased by 28.23%, growing from 248 people in 2000 to 318 in 2010. This increase is also reflected in a rise in the proportion per 100,000 people bearing this surname, which amplified from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, marking a 22.22% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #62,903 | 13.72% |
| Count | 248 | 318 | 28.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferge
When considering the ethnicity associated with the surname Ferge, the Decennial U.S. Census reports that the majority of those carrying this name identified as white, with the proportion slightly decreasing from 94.76% in 2000 to 94.65% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease of 21.99%, reducing from 2.82% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Ferge surname identifying as two or more ethnicities increased by 8.91%, rising from 2.02% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.76% | 94.65% | -0.12% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 2.2% | 8.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 2.2% | -21.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |