Explore the Family Name Forgette
The meaning of Forgette
Altered form of French Forget, reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Some characteristic forenames: French Adrien, Jeanmarie, Marcel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Forgette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Forgette has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,630th most common and by 2010, it had slipped to 35,721st. However, the number of people with this surname actually increased slightly, with 618 people bearing it in 2000 and 629 in 2010, an increase of 1.78%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a small decrease, from 0.23 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,630 | #35,721 | -3.15% |
| Count | 618 | 629 | 1.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forgette
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Forgette also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identify as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 97.57% in 2000 to 95.07% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races; this percentage saw a significant increase, from 0.97% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010. No individuals identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 95.07% | -2.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 2.07% | 113.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 2.07% | 113.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |