Explore the Family Name Folster
The meaning of Folster
1. Scottish: habitational name from Folsetter in Birsay (Orkney). The placename derives from Old Norse setr ‘seat, residence, farm dwelling’ with an uncertain first element, perhaps fúll ‘stinking’. 2. German (also Fölster): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Folster in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Folster's popularity saw a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Folster was ranked 70,273rd in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 85,659th spot, marking a 21.89% drop in rank. Additionally, the count of persons with the surname decreased from 260 to 218 during this time period, which reflects a 16.15% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 30% over these ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #85,659 | -21.89% |
| Count | 260 | 218 | -16.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Folster
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Folster surname. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2010, while the number of individuals who identified as having two or more races increased slightly. However, the majority of individuals with the Folster surname identified as White, with this group increasing slightly from 89.62% in 2000 to 90.37% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase, rising by 19.05%. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 25.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.62% | 90.37% | 0.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 2.75% | 19.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.08% | 2.29% | -25.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.31% | 0% | 0% |