Explore the Family Name Forseth
The meaning of Forseth
Norwegian: habitational name from any of the seven farmsteads, notably in Trøndelag, so named either from Old Norse fors ‘waterfall’ or fura ‘pine’ + set ‘farmstead’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nils, Thor.
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How common is the last name Forseth in the United States?
The surname Forseth, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,163rd and by 2010, it had moved up to 25,793rd, a growth of 1.41%. The count of people with the Forseth surname also increased over this decade, from 879 to 955, representing an 8.65% rise. However, its proportion per 100k decreased slightly, falling by 3.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,163 | #25,793 | 1.41% |
| Count | 879 | 955 | 8.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forseth
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Forseth surname identify as White, although this percentage fell slightly from 98.07% in 2000 to 96.23% in 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 1.37% in 2000 to 2.41% in 2010, marking a 75.91% change. There were no reported occurrences of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.07% | 96.23% | -1.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.41% | 75.91% |
| 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% |