Explore the Family Name Forbus
The meaning of Forbus
Altered form of Scottish Forbes, reflecting the traditional pronunciation as two syllables.
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How common is the last name Forbus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Forbus showed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,634 but slipped down to 19,242 by 2010, demonstrating a decrease of 3.26%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname saw a minor increase, from 1,363 people in 2000 to 1,409 in 2010, indicating a rise of 3.37%. The proportion of people with the name Forbus per 100k individuals also slightly decreased from 0.51 in 2000 to 0.48 in 2010, falling by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,634 | #19,242 | -3.26% |
| Count | 1,363 | 1,409 | 3.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.48 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forbus
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests a small shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Forbus from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 93.98% of those with the surname were white, which dropped to 91.63% by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.32% to 2.70%, signifying a change of 104.55%. There was also an increase in the percentage of black individuals with this surname, rising from 2.71% in 2000 to 3.62% by 2010, marking an increase of 33.58%. Those identifying as two or more races slightly decreased from 1.39% in 2000 to 1.35% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.98% | 91.63% | -2.5% |
| Black | 2.71% | 3.62% | 33.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.7% | 104.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.35% | -2.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |