Explore the Family Name Fornoff
The meaning of Fornoff
German: variant of Vornhof, a topographic name meaning ‘in front of the farm’. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Fornoff in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Fornoff' experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 48,469, but by 2010, it had dropped to 54,637, indicating a negative change of 12.73%. Moreover, the number of people with this surname declined from 409 in 2000 to 377 in 2010, which is a reduction rate of 7.82%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 13.33% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,469 | #54,637 | -12.73% |
| Count | 409 | 377 | -7.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fornoff
As for the ethnicity associated with the 'Fornoff' surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, it was primarily linked to White individuals in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages being 98.29% and 97.35% respectively, showing a slight decrease of 0.96%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either year. However, the 2010 Census did document a small presence (1.33%) of individuals identifying with two or more races under the 'Fornoff' surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.29% | 97.35% | -0.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |