Explore the Family Name Forister
The meaning of Forister
English: variant of Forrester.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Forister in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Forister has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Forister ranked 52,289 in terms of popularity, with 373 individuals carrying the surname. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 79,846 and the count dropped to 238, marking a decline of 52.7% in rank and 36.19% in count. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 42.86%, dropping from 0.14 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #79,846 | -52.7% |
| Count | 373 | 238 | -36.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.08 | -42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forister
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Forister, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked to individuals identifying as White. In both 2000 and 2010, about 96% of the bearers of this surname identified as White. The percentage slightly increased from 95.98% in 2000 to 96.22% in 2010. In 2000, about 2.41% of those with the surname identified as belonging to two or more races; however, this category registered no data in 2010. There were no instances of individuals with the surname Forister identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.98% | 96.22% | 0.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |