Explore the Family Name Firment
The meaning of Firment
Altered form of French Fiermont, unexplained. The surname Fiermont is very rare in France.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Firment in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Firment saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,906th in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it fell to 76,768th. The count also decreased slightly from 257 people with the surname in 2000 to 250 in 2010, representing a 2.72% drop. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 individuals also fell by 20% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #76,768 | -8.27% |
| Count | 257 | 250 | -2.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Firment
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals the majority of individuals with the surname Firment identify as white. In 2000, 97.67% identified as white, increasing slightly to 98% in 2010. There were no significant changes in other ethnic identities over the decade. In 2000, 1.95% identified as Hispanic, but there were no Hispanic identifiers in 2010. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities either remained stagnant at 0% or were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 98% | 0.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |