Explore the Family Name Ferster
The meaning of Ferster
German: variant of Förster (see Forster 3). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ferster in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ferster saw a slight increase in its count between 2000 and 2010, but dropped slightly in rank and proportion per 100,000 people. In 2000, the Ferster name was ranked 67,317th most popular in the United States with 274 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, although the count of individuals named Ferster increased to 279, the surname's rank decreased to 70,208th most popular. The proportion of people named Ferster per 100,000 also declined by 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #70,208 | -4.29% |
| Count | 274 | 279 | 1.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferster
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ferster, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly tied to those who identify as white. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of individuals with this surname identified as white, although there was a slight decrease from 98.91% to 97.13% over the decade. It's noteworthy that in 2010, for the first time, a small percentage (2.15%) of people with this surname reported belonging to two or more races. There were no recorded instances of the Ferster surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.91% | 97.13% | -1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |