Explore the Family Name Forrer
The meaning of Forrer
Swiss German: variant of Furrer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Forrer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Forrer experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 30,831st in popularity but dropped to 32,438th in 2010. This represents a decrease of 5.21%. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly from 713 in 2000 to 709 in 2010, marking a minimal reduction of 0.56%. Similarly, the proportion of Forrers per 100,000 people went down by 7.69%, from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,831 | #32,438 | -5.21% |
| Count | 713 | 709 | -0.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forrer
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Forrer identified as White, accounting for 96.07% in 2000 and rising slightly to 96.76% in 2010. Very few identified as Hispanic, with the proportion decreasing from 2.38% in 2000 to 1.69% in 2010. Notably, there was no representation of Forrers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the 2010 census did report a small presence of individuals identifying as Black, at 0.71%, which was not present in 2000. There were no Forrers who identified with two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 96.76% | 0.72% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 1.69% | -28.99% |
| Black | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |