Explore the Family Name Forbeck
The meaning of Forbeck
Altered form of German Vorbeck, a habitational name from Vorbeck near Güstrow in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.
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How common is the last name Forbeck in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Forbeck experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Forbeck ranked 65,133, but by 2010, it had risen to the rank of 63,873, marking a 1.93% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 285 in 2000 to 312 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 9.47%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #63,873 | 1.93% |
| Count | 285 | 312 | 9.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forbeck
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Forbeck also saw changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.79% of those with the surname identified as White, which increased to 96.79% by 2010. In 2000, 1.75% of Forbecks reported having two or more races and another 1.75% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, but by 2010, these categories had dropped to zero. There were no recorded Forbecks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.79% | 96.79% | 1.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |