Explore the Family Name Forestier
The meaning of Forestier
French: occupational name for a forester, from forestier, an agent derivative of Old French forest ‘forest’ (see Forest). Some characteristic forenames: French Alcide, Jean Claude.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Forestier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Forestier has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,119th in terms of frequency, while by 2010 it had climbed to the 48,901st spot – a growth rate of around 4.34%. In terms of actual counts, the number of individuals with the Forestier surname increased from 383 in 2000 to 431 in 2010, marking a significant rise of 12.53%. The proportion of individuals named Forestier per 100,000 also rose slightly from 0.14 to 0.15 during this period, indicating an overall upward trend in the use of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #48,901 | 4.34% |
| Count | 383 | 431 | 12.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forestier
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Forestier also displayed some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those carrying the Forestier surname identified as White, accounting for 62.66% in 2000 and slightly dropping to 60.32% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation remained high at 36.03% in 2000 and marginally decreased to 35.73% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no people with the Forestier surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2000, but by 2010 these groups accounted for 1.16% and 1.86% respectively. However, there were still no instances of this surname among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or those reporting two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.66% | 60.32% | -3.73% |
| Hispanic | 36.03% | 35.73% | -0.83% |
| Black | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |