Explore the Family Name Ferst
The meaning of Ferst
German: unrounded form of Först, a variant of Forst 1.
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How common is the last name Ferst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ferst saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 81,414, but by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 89,753, marking a decline of approximately 10.24 percent. The total number of individuals with this surname also decreased over this decade, moving from 216 people in 2000 down to 206 in 2010, a drop of about 4.63 percent. The proportion of the Ferst surname per 100,000 people also dwindled, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010, indicating a 12.5 percent reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #89,753 | -10.24% |
| Count | 216 | 206 | -4.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferst
The ethnic identity associated with the Ferst surname, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, remains predominantly White, although there was a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 99 percent of the people with Ferst surname identified themselves as White, while in 2010, the figure fell slightly to 97.09 percent. There were no individuals recorded that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more races during both these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 97.09% | -1.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |