Explore the Family Name Formo
The meaning of Formo
Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name in Trøndelag, from Old Norse fura ‘pine’ (or for ‘foremost, front’) + mór ‘plain, moor, heath’.
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How common is the last name Formo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Formo has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 75,695th and rose to 74,826th in 2010, marking a 1.15% change. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 8.86%, from 237 in 2000 to 258 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.09 through both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #74,826 | 1.15% |
| Count | 237 | 258 | 8.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Formo
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Formo identify as White. In 2000, 97.47% of those with the surname identified as White, which slightly increased to 97.67% in 2010. No significant representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities was recorded for this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.47% | 97.67% | 0.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |