Explore the Family Name Foerch

The meaning of Foerch

German (Förch): habitational name from any of several places in southern Germany so named, from Old High German for(a)ha ‘fir tree’.

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How common is the last name Foerch in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Foerch has seen a noticeable increase in popularity. In 2000, it was ranked 112,365th, but by 2010, it had risen to 102,197th—a 9.05% change. The number of individuals carrying this surname also grew from 145 to 176, reflecting a 21.38% increase. Consequently, the proportion of people with the name Foerch per 100,000 increased by 20%, moving from 0.05% in 2000 to 0.06% in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#112,365#102,1979.05%
Count14517621.38%
Proportion per 100k0.050.0620%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Foerch

As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Foerch identify as White. The percentage fell slightly from 94.48% in 2000 to 88.64% in 2010. Additionally, there were no recorded instances of Foerch being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or Hispanic ethnicities in 2000. However, by 2010, some individuals holding the Foerch surname began identifying as Hispanic (3.98%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (6.25%), contributing to the ethnically diverse landscape of America.

20002010Change
White94.48%88.64%-6.18%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%6.25%0%
Hispanic0%3.98%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%