Explore the Family Name Follansbee
The meaning of Follansbee
Probably English, an altered form of a habitational name from an unidentified place. Compare Folmsbee.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Follansbee in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Follansbee experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked as the 32,202nd most popular surname in the United States with approximately 675 individuals bearing that name. By 2010, despite a slight decrease in the overall count to 664, the surname's rank fell to 34,185, marking a change of -6.16%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 8% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,202 | #34,185 | -6.16% |
| Count | 675 | 664 | -1.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Follansbee
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Follansbee surname, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals identify as White. In 2000, about 98.52% of Follansbees identified as White, which decreased slightly to 96.08% by 2010. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either year. However, by 2010, there were new representations in the 'Two or more races' category at 1.81% and the Hispanic category at 1.36%, indicating a slight diversification in the ethnic identity associated with the Follansbee surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.52% | 96.08% | -2.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |