Explore the Family Name Forsey
The meaning of Forsey
English: habitational name from Furzey Island in Corfe Castle, Dorset, which is derived from Old English fyrs ‘furze’ + ēg ‘island’.
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How common is the last name Forsey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Forsey has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 52,289 and then fell to be the 53,802nd most popular surname by 2010, marking a percentage change of -2.89. However, the count of people bearing this surname has actually increased from 373 in 2000 to 384 in 2010, which is a positive 2.95% change. The proportion per 100k people also dipped slightly by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #53,802 | -2.89% |
| Count | 373 | 384 | 2.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forsey
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Forsey identify as White. The percentage remained consistent between 2000 and 2010, with 91.69% and 91.67% respectively. There has been an increase in those identifying as Black, from 5.36% in 2000 to 6.25% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races dropped from 1.88% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.69% | 91.67% | -0.02% |
| Black | 5.36% | 6.25% | 16.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |