Explore the Family Name Foehl
The meaning of Foehl
German (Föhl): see Fohl.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Foehl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Foehl has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Foehl ranked 95,091 in popularity with 178 individuals carrying this surname - equating to approximately 0.07 out of every 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had moved up to 91,625 and the count had increased by nearly 13% to 201 individuals, while the proportion remained steady at 0.07 per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,091 | #91,625 | 3.64% |
| Count | 178 | 201 | 12.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Foehl
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the surname Foehl are white, comprising 98.88% in 2000 and 95.02% in 2010, showing a decrease of 3.90%. The remaining ethnic identities are not represented in either the 2000 or 2010 census, including Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. This is likely due to the relatively small number of people with this surname and privacy protection measures.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.88% | 95.02% | -3.9% |
| 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% |