Explore the Family Name Forkey
The meaning of Forkey
Americanized form of French Fortier. Alteration of the French ending -tier to English -key is typical for American French surnames.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Forkey in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Forkey ranked 43,157th in popularity in the United States in the year 2000 and fell slightly to the 44,109th position by 2010, a decrease of approximately 2.21 percent. Despite a dip in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased modestly from 472 in 2000 to 488 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 3.39 percent. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.17 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,157 | #44,109 | -2.21% |
| Count | 472 | 488 | 3.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forkey
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Forkey identified as White, though there was a minor decrease in this demographic from 98.73 percent in 2000 to 97.34 percent in 2010. In 2010, about 1.23 percent identified as Hispanic, marking a new development since no individuals reported this ethnic identity in 2000. Similarly, there was a slight increase in those identifying with two or more races, accounting for 1.02 percent in 2010. There were zero reports of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.73% | 97.34% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |