Explore the Family Name Forbess
The meaning of Forbess
Scottish: variant of Forbes, reflecting the traditional pronunciation as two syllables.
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How common is the last name Forbess in the United States?
The surname Forbess, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 49,869th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 51,610th spot, marking a decrease of 3.49%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 395 people in 2000 to 403 in 2010, an increase of 2.03%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100k people, the prevalence of the surname showed a slight decrease of 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,869 | #51,610 | -3.49% |
| Count | 395 | 403 | 2.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forbess
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Forbess, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a predominantly White demographic. In both 2000 and 2010, over 90% of those bearing the surname identified as White, although there was a marginal decrease of 1.45% over the decade. There was a notable increase in the proportion identifying as Hispanic, rising from 4.05% in 2000 to 5.46% in 2010, an increase of 34.81%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.77% to 1.24%, a change of -29.94%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.16% | 91.81% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 4.05% | 5.46% | 34.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 1.24% | -29.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |