Explore the Family Name Forret
The meaning of Forret
Scottish: habitational name from Forret in Logie (Fife).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Forret in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Forret has slightly decreased in the last decade. In 2000, the name ranked 93,006 in popularity, and by 2010 it had declined to the rank of 97,210, a change of -4.52%. However, the number of people carrying the Forret surname has slightly increased, from 183 in 2000 to 187 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 population, however, decreased by 14.29%, going from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,006 | #97,210 | -4.52% |
| Count | 183 | 187 | 2.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forret
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Forret is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 97.27% of people with the surname identified as White, and this figure dipped slightly to 96.79% in 2010. In contrast, the Hispanic representation among those with the Forret surname showed an increase, moving from 0% in 2000 to 2.67% in 2010. However, there was no recorded change in the percentage of Forrets identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 96.79% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |