Explore the Family Name Foertsch
The meaning of Foertsch
German (Förtsch): 1. in Bavaria, a variant of Pförtsch, probably a derisive nickname from Middle High German verz, vorz ‘fart’. 2. habitational name for someone from a place called Förtschach or Förtschendorf. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Hanns, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Foertsch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Foertsch saw slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,933rd, but it dropped slightly to rank 34,353rd in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.24%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 4.27% from 633 to 660. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined marginally by 4.35%, going from 0.23 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,933 | #34,353 | -1.24% |
| Count | 633 | 660 | 4.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Foertsch
The ethnic identity associated with the last name Foertsch also showed some shifts from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. White individuals held the majority at 98.26% in 2000 but decreased to 97.12% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and Hispanic affiliations with the surname in 2000; however, each of these categories marked an emergence at 0.91% in 2010. Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories reported no changes, remaining at 0% throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.26% | 97.12% | -1.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |