Explore the Family Name Fogelman
The meaning of Fogelman
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Vogelman. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avron, Chaim, Hershel, Nuchem, Shmuel.
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How common is the last name Fogelman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fogelman experienced subtle shifts in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 30,199 out of all surnames. By 2010, it had dropped slightly in rank to 31,107, representing a change of -3.01%. Despite the dip in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Fogelman surname increased by 1.91%, from 732 in 2000 to 746 in 2010. However, when viewed as a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of this surname declined by 7.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,199 | #31,107 | -3.01% |
| Count | 732 | 746 | 1.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fogelman
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Fogelman identify as White, accounting for 97.54% in 2000 and 96.11% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero in both years. There was a small representation of individuals who identified with two or more races, which decreased slightly from 0.82% in 2000 to 0.80% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Black followed the same pattern. Interestingly, there was no Hispanic representation in 2000; however, by 2010, 1.88% of individuals with the surname Fogelman identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.54% | 96.11% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 0.8% | -2.44% |
| Black | 0.82% | 0.8% | -2.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |