Explore the Family Name Fogal
The meaning of Fogal
Americanized form of German Vogel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fogal in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fogal has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fogal was ranked 34,308th in popularity but rose to 33,121st in 2010, a change of 3.46%. Additionally, the number of people with the surname Fogal also increased during this period from 625 to 691, marking a growth of 10.56%. However, the proportion of individuals with the surname Fogal per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,308 | #33,121 | 3.46% |
| Count | 625 | 691 | 10.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fogal
Regarding ethnic identity, the information from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Fogal identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 93.76% to 93.34%. The second most common ethnic identity was Hispanic, which saw an increase from 2.56% to 3.18% over the decade. Those identifying as two or more races also experienced a small rise from 0.96% to 1.01%. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased from 1.76% to 1.45%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.76% | 93.34% | -0.45% |
| Hispanic | 2.56% | 3.18% | 24.22% |
| Black | 1.76% | 1.45% | -17.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.01% | 5.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |