Explore the Family Name Forer
The meaning of Forer
1. German: topographic name for someone living by a prominent fir tree, from Middle High German vorhe ‘fir’. 2. Altered form of German Fahrer or Forrer.
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How common is the last name Forer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Forer has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Forer surname was ranked 74,675th and by 2010 it had risen to 73,005th with a change of 2.24%. The number of people bearing the Forer surname also grew from 241 to 266 during this period, indicating a growth rate of 10.37%. Despite these changes, the proportion of the Forer surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #73,005 | 2.24% |
| Count | 241 | 266 | 10.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Forer identify as White. In 2000, 96.27% identified as White and this percentage saw a minor increase to 96.62% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan native in either year. However, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, accounting for 2.26% of the Forers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 96.62% | 0.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| 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% |