Explore the Family Name Forder
The meaning of Forder
English: from an agent derivative of Middle English ford ‘ford’ (Old English ford), denoting either someone who lived near a ford or the keeper of a ford.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Forder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Forder has seen an increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 78,838th and increased to the rank of 77,788th by 2010, indicating an improvement of 1.33%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 225 to 246 within this decade, a growth of 9.33%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #77,788 | 1.33% |
| Count | 225 | 246 | 9.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forder
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Forder identify as White. In 2000, this group represented 97.33% of all Forders, but this percentage decreased slightly to 91.06% by 2010. Over the same period, there was an emergence of diversity amongst individuals with this surname. By 2010, people identifying under two or more races accounted for 4.47% and those identifying as Black represented 2.44% of the Forder population. Despite these changes, there were still no recorded instances of Forders who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.33% | 91.06% | -6.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.47% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |