Explore the Family Name Fohl
The meaning of Fohl
German: 1. nickname for someone who behaved in a skittish or unpredictable manner, from Middle High German, Middle Low German vole ‘foal’. 2. (Föhl): variant of Feil 2. 3. (Föhl): from Swabian Föhl ‘spark, embers’, possibly applied as a metonymic occupational name for a blacksmith or smelter, or as a nickname for a hot-tempered person. Compare Foehl. Some characteristic forenames: German Aloys, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Fohl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fohl decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, the surname Fohl ranked 48,665 and by 2010, it dropped to 53,538, indicating a decrease of 10.01%. Similarly, the count for this surname also declined from 407 in 2000 to 386 in 2010, marking a reduction of 5.16%. The proportion per 100k people fell by 13.33% from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #53,538 | -10.01% |
| Count | 407 | 386 | -5.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fohl
Shifting focus to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fohl as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a minor decrease during this period, from 98.03% in 2000 to 96.89% in 2010. Interestingly, though no individuals identified as having two or more races or Hispanic ethnicity in 2000, by 2010 these categories experienced an increase. Around 1.30% of individuals identified as belonging to two or more races and 1.55% identified as Hispanic. There were no changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, remaining at 0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 96.89% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |