Explore the Family Name Forhan
The meaning of Forhan
Irish: variant of Foran.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Forhan in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Forhan has seen some fluctuations in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 61,855th most popular, with a count of 303 people possessing the name. However, by 2010, its rank had slipped to 65,066th, despite a slight increase in count to 305 individuals. This means that while more people bore the Forhan surname in 2010 compared to 2000, its overall popularity decreased by 5.19% due to the rise of other surnames. The proportion of individuals named Forhan per 100,000 also declined by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #65,066 | -5.19% |
| Count | 303 | 305 | 0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forhan
The ethnic identity associated with the Forhan surname also witnessed changes between 2000 and 2010. The data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of Forhans identified as White throughout both years, although there was a slight decrease of 2.73% from 94.72% in 2000 to 92.13% in 2010. The percentage of Forhans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 16.16%, moving from 1.98% in 2000 to 2.30% in 2010. The most noticeable shift, however, was within the Hispanic population, which nearly doubled from 2.64% in 2000 to 4.59% in 2010. There were no Forhans who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.72% | 92.13% | -2.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.64% | 4.59% | 73.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.98% | 2.3% | 16.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |