Explore the Family Name Fordice
The meaning of Fordice
Scottish: variant of Fordyce.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fordice in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fordice has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 65,298 and by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 68,949, marking a 5.59% drop in rank. However, the actual count of people with the Fordice surname increased marginally from 284 in 2000 to 285 in 2010, showing a 0.35% growth. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #68,949 | -5.59% |
| Count | 284 | 285 | 0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fordice
The ethnicity of individuals carrying the surname Fordice also saw minor changes between 2000 and 2010 according to Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.83% of individuals identified as White, which reduced slightly to 94.74% in 2010. The census showed no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a notable increase in the Black community, with 2.46% identifying as such in 2010 compared to no representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 94.74% | -2.16% |
| Black | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |