Explore the Family Name Forti
The meaning of Forti
Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Forte. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Dante, Edvige, Geno, Giancarlo, Giovanni, Pasquale, Romeo, Salvatore, Santo.
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How common is the last name Forti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Forti saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,543 in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had fallen to rank 30,665, marking a decrease of 3.8%. However, the number of individuals bearing the surname slightly increased from 753 in 2000 to 760 in 2010 which is a rise of 0.93%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 7.14% during this period, moving from 0.28 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,543 | #30,665 | -3.8% |
| Count | 753 | 760 | 0.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forti
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Forti, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some notable changes from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 83.53% to 80.39%, a change of -3.76%. At the same time, there was an increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, rising from 14.87% to 16.97%. There were also a few new recorded ethnic identities in 2010 that weren't present in 2000, including Black (1.05%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.79%). The portion identifying with two or more races decreased slightly from 0.93% to 0.79%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained static at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.53% | 80.39% | -3.76% |
| Hispanic | 14.87% | 16.97% | 14.12% |
| Black | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 0.79% | -15.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |