Explore the Family Name Folmsbee
The meaning of Folmsbee
Probably a variant of Follansbee.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Folmsbee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Folmsbee has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked at 69,636 but dropped to 73,666 in 2010, indicating a -5.79 decrease in rank. The count of individuals with this surname remained steady at 263 from 2000 to 2010, showing no change. However, the proportion of people with the Folmsbee surname per 100k declined by 10 percent, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #73,666 | -5.79% |
| Count | 263 | 263 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Folmsbee
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Folmsbee, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a large majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.34 percent identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.58 percent in 2010, marking a -0.78 change. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, part of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.34% | 96.58% | -0.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |