Explore the Family Name Follen
The meaning of Follen
English: variant of Follin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Follen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Follen has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Follen was ranked as the 66,274th most popular surname in the United States with 279 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 76,029 and the count decreased to 253 people, marking a decline of 14.72% in rank and 9.32% in the count. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 10%, moving from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #76,029 | -14.72% |
| Count | 279 | 253 | -9.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Follen
The same Census data reveals changes in ethnicity associated with the surname Follen between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.06% of those with the surname identified as White, decreasing to 94.07% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 was 2.51%, but this group was not represented in the 2010 data. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races appeared in 2010 at 3.95%. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Follen identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 94.07% | -2.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.51% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |