Explore the Family Name Forcey
The meaning of Forcey
Variant of Forsee, a surname of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Forcey in the United States?
The surname Forcey, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 60,557th in terms of popularity but slightly rose to 60,347th in 2010, marking a 0.35 change in rank. The count of individuals carrying the Forcey surname also grew from 311 in 2000 to 334 in 2010, indicating a 7.4% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #60,347 | 0.35% |
| Count | 311 | 334 | 7.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forcey
In terms of ethnicity, the Forcey surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly associated with individuals of white and black ethnic identity. However, there were notable changes between 2000 and 2010. Those identified as white decreased from 71.38% to 68.26%, while those identified as black also experienced a decrease from 25.40% to 23.35%. On the other hand, people who identify with two or more races increased from 2.25% to 2.69%. As for the Hispanic community, the presence of the Forcey surname appeared in 2010 at 4.79%, where it had been non-existent in 2000. The surname did not appear among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.38% | 68.26% | -4.37% |
| Black | 25.4% | 23.35% | -8.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.25% | 2.69% | 19.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |