Explore the Family Name Forgey
The meaning of Forgey
Altered form of Scottish Forgie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Forgey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Forgey has experienced slight fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname slipped from 17,676 in 2000 to 18,486 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.58%. However, the count of individuals with the Forgey surname rose by 2.19% during this period, moving from 1,463 to 1,495. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a minor reduction of 5.56%, dropping from 0.54 to 0.51.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,676 | #18,486 | -4.58% |
| Count | 1,463 | 1,495 | 2.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.51 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forgey
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes among those bearing the Forgey surname between 2000 and 2010. The largest increase was seen in the Black population, which grew by 57.30%, albeit from a small base of 0.89% to 1.40%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also witnessed a significant rise of 27.94%, moving from 0.68% to 0.87%. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races grew by 18.85%, while the Hispanic population increased by 10.68%. The White population, which is the largest group, decreased slightly by 1.22%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a marginal decline of 1.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.74% | 93.58% | -1.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 2.27% | 18.85% |
| Black | 0.89% | 1.4% | 57.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.14% | 10.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0.87% | 27.94% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.75% | 0.74% | -1.33% |