Explore the Family Name Foren
The meaning of Foren
Irish: variant of Foran.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Foren in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Foren" saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 86,992nd most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 98,553rd spot, a 13.29% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 199 people in 2000 to 184 people in 2010, a drop of 7.54%. Furthermore, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 14.29%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,992 | #98,553 | -13.29% |
| Count | 199 | 184 | -7.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Foren
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Foren" identify as White. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a slight increase in this group from 93.47% to 94.02%. During the same time frame, the representation of Hispanics within this surname group also increased from 3.52% to 3.80%. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Foren identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.47% | 94.02% | 0.59% |
| Hispanic | 3.52% | 3.8% | 7.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |