Explore the Family Name Forcht
The meaning of Forcht
German: topographic name for someone who lived by a pine forest, from Middle High German vohre ‘pine’ (Old High German foraha).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Forcht in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Forcht has maintained a steady level of popularity in the United States. In 2000, Forcht ranked 91,404 in popularity with a count of 187 individuals sharing the surname. By 2010, the rank had marginally decreased to 91,625, but the count of individuals with the Forcht surname increased by 7.49% to 201. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.07 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,404 | #91,625 | -0.24% |
| Count | 187 | 201 | 7.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forcht
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Forcht surname identify as White. This group accounted for 98.40% of Forchts in 2000 and slightly declined to 97.51% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Forcht surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 97.51% | -0.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |