Explore the Family Name Foree
The meaning of Foree
Altered form of French Fauré (see Faure).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Foree in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Foree" has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 30,682 and by 2010, it dropped to rank 34,618, showing a decline of 12.83%. The count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 717 to 653 during the same time period, a drop of 8.93%. Additionally, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 18.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,682 | #34,618 | -12.83% |
| Count | 717 | 653 | -8.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.22 | -18.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Foree
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Foree" has diversified between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The White population having the Foree surname declined by 4.75%, moving from 75.73% to 72.13%. The Black community saw an increase of 4.97%, reaching 20.06% in 2010 from 19.11% in 2000. There was a significant rise of 50.33% within the Hispanic demographic, albeit still a small proportion at 2.3%. Those identifying with two or more races also rose by 14.33%. However, there were no individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity reported to carry the Foree surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.73% | 72.13% | -4.75% |
| Black | 19.11% | 20.06% | 4.97% |
| Two or More Races | 3.35% | 3.83% | 14.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.3% | 50.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |