Explore the Family Name Forgie
The meaning of Forgie
Scottish: habitational name from one or more of the places so called, such as Forgie in Boharm (Morayshire) and Forgie in Benholm (Kincardineshire).
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How common is the last name Forgie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Forgie has slightly declined in the past decade. In 2000, Forgie was ranked 46,426th most popular surname, falling to 47,356th by 2010, marking a 2% decrease in rank. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname Forgie actually increased from 432 to 448, a 3.7% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #47,356 | -2% |
| Count | 432 | 448 | 3.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forgie
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Forgie, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a few shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people carrying the surname Forgie identify as White, representing 91.20% in 2000 and 89.73% in 2010 - a slight decrease. The representation of Black individuals amongst those with the surname Forgie almost doubled from 3.24% to 6.47%. Notably, there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity recorded with this surname in either year. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.85% to 1.34%, while the Hispanic portion also declined from 2.08% to 1.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.2% | 89.73% | -1.61% |
| Black | 3.24% | 6.47% | 99.69% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 1.79% | -13.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 1.34% | -27.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |