Explore the Family Name Fornshell
The meaning of Fornshell
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fornshell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fornshell saw a minor decline from 2000 to 2010, as its rank fell from 62,396 to 63,524, marking a change of -1.81%. However, the overall count of people with this surname increased modestly during the same period, going from 300 to 314 or a 4.67% increase. The proportion of people named Fornshell per 100k population remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #63,524 | -1.81% |
| Count | 300 | 314 | 4.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fornshell
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Fornshell surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.67% identified as such, falling slightly to 98.09% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as two or more ethnicities, increasing from 0% in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Blacks, and American Indian/Alaskan Natives with this surname remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.67% | 98.09% | -0.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |