Explore the Family Name Forsmann
The meaning of Forsmann
North German: variant of Forstmann, itself a variant of Förster (see Forster).
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How common is the last name Forsmann in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Forsmann has seen a slight increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 104,257 and by 2010, it had climbed to 103,655 - an increase of 0.58%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 159 in 2000 to 173 in 2010, marking an 8.81% growth. However, the proportion of Forsmann per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #104,257 | #103,655 | 0.58% |
| Count | 159 | 173 | 8.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forsmann
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that majority of the Forsmanns identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, making up 95.60% and 94.22% of the Forsmann population respectively. This indicates a slight decrease of 1.44% over the decade. All other ethnic categories - Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native - reported zero counts for the surname Forsmann in both years. Please note that some data might have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 94.22% | -1.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |