Explore the Family Name Forquer
The meaning of Forquer
Altered form of Scottish Farquhar.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Forquer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Forquer saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 32,267th most popular surname, sliding to 33,036th place by 2010, signifying a change of -2.38%. The count of people with the surname increased from 673 to 693 during this period, an increase of 2.97%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k decreased by 8% from 0.25 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,267 | #33,036 | -2.38% |
| Count | 673 | 693 | 2.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forquer
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Forquer identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease from 94.80% to 94.66%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.93% to 2.16%, marking an increase of 11.92%. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, some Forquers started to identify as Asian/Pacific Islanders, while the category of American Indian and Alaskan Native returned to zero. Those identifying with two or more races slightly increased from 1.78% to 1.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.8% | 94.66% | -0.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 2.16% | 11.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 1.88% | 5.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.74% | 0% | 0% |