Explore the Family Name Fogelson
The meaning of Fogelson
Jewish (Ashkenazic): Germanized form of Feigelson. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hershel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fogelson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fogelson has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fogelson ranked 46,839th in terms of popularity and this increased to a rank of 45,412th by 2010, representing an upward shift of 3.05%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the surname went from 427 in 2000 to 471 in 2010, an increase of 10.3%. However, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.16 over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #45,412 | 3.05% |
| Count | 427 | 471 | 10.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fogelson
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fogelson, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals identify as White, with a slight increase from 95.78% in 2000 to 95.97% in 2010. The number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a modest growth from 1.17% to 1.27% during the same period. Conversely, those claiming two or more races registered a decrease from 2.11% in 2000 to 1.06% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals who identified as Hispanic, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.78% | 95.97% | 0.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.17% | 1.27% | 8.55% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 1.06% | -49.76% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |