Explore the Family Name Forcina
The meaning of Forcina
Italian: nickname from Italian forcina ‘fork’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Giovanni, Mario, Orlando, Rodolfo, Renzo, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Forcina in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Forcina has been on a steady rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 92,601 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, that rank had risen to 86,645, marking a 6.43% increase. The count of individuals with the Forcina surname also increased during this period, from 184 in 2000 to 215 in 2010. This represents a significant growth of 16.85 percent. Despite these changes, the proportion of people carrying the Forcina surname per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,601 | #86,645 | 6.43% |
| Count | 184 | 215 | 16.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forcina
The ethnicity associated with the Forcina surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census data is predominantly White. In 2000, 97.83% of those bearing the name identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 96.28%, representing a change of -1.58%. Interestingly, there were no Forcinas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010. However, the data for 2010 shows a small proportion (2.33%) of those with the Forcina surname identifying as having two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 96.28% | -1.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |