Explore the Family Name Foor
The meaning of Foor
Americanized form of German Fuhr.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Foor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Foor has witnessed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Foor was ranked 9878th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slid to 10348th place, indicating a 4.76% drop in rank. Despite this, the actual count of people bearing the Foor surname increased by 3.28%, from 3014 in 2000 to 3113 by 2010. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a downturn of 5.36%, moving from 1.12 to 1.06 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,878 | #10,348 | -4.76% |
| Count | 3,014 | 3,113 | 3.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.12 | 1.06 | -5.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Foor
In terms of ethnic identity, the Foor surname shows diverse representation, though majorly among the White populace as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.18% of Foors identified as White, slightly decreasing to 95.34% in 2010. The percentage of Foors identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black also saw increases over the decade. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation rose by 60.61%, from 0.66% to 1.06%, while those identifying as Hispanic grew by 69.88%, from 0.83% to 1.41%. The Black representation increased by 60%, moving from 0.40% to 0.64%. However, those identifying as two or more races decreased by 10.49%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native representation fell sharply by 48%, from 0.50% to 0.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 95.34% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 1.41% | 69.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.28% | -10.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 1.06% | 60.61% |
| Black | 0.4% | 0.64% | 60% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.5% | 0.26% | -48% |