Explore the Family Name Formby
How common is the last name Formby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Formby has shown a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked at 28,375, but by 2010, it had dropped to 29,947, marking a change of -5.54%. The count of people bearing this surname also fell by a small margin, from 792 in 2000 to 784 in 2010, a change of -1.01%. The proportion of people named Formby per 100,000 residents decreased by 6.9%, from 0.29 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,375 | #29,947 | -5.54% |
| Count | 792 | 784 | -1.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Formby
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over the decade. The percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders with the surname Formby plummeted to zero in 2010, down from 0.63% in 2000. However, there was a significant increase amongst those identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.14% to 2.17%. Whites continued to constitute the bulk of individuals bearing the Formby name, though their percentage slightly decreased from 91.54% to 89.80%. The Hispanic representation increased from 2.27% to 3.70%, while the Black population saw a small increase from 3.03% to 3.32%. Lastly, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname decreased from 1.39% to 1.02%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.54% | 89.8% | -1.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 3.7% | 63% |
| Black | 3.03% | 3.32% | 9.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 2.17% | 90.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.39% | 1.02% | -26.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0% | -100% |