Explore the Family Name Fortmann
The meaning of Fortmann
German: topographic name for someone who lived by a ford, Middle High German vort, vurt ‘ford’. See Forth. Some characteristic forenames: German Guenther.
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How common is the last name Fortmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fortmann has seen a minor dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Fortmann ranked as the 67,113th most popular surname, while in 2010, it dropped slightly to the 67,747th spot, a change of -0.94%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Fortmann surname saw an increase from 275 to 291 over the same period, a growth of 5.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #67,747 | -0.94% |
| Count | 275 | 291 | 5.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fortmann
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Fortmann identify as White. In the year 2000, about 98.18% identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly by 2% to 96.22% by 2010. There was no recorded percentage for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was a noticeable change in the Hispanic category, which went from 0% in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.18% | 96.22% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.72% | 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% |