Explore the Family Name Forys
The meaning of Forys
Polish (Foryś): occupational name from foryś ‘carter’s assistant, coachman’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Bronislaw, Jerzy, Wladyslaw.
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How common is the last name Forys in the United States?
The surname Forys, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 44,654th most popular name in 2000, it fell to the 46,037th spot in 2010, showing a 3.1% drop. While the rank fell, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 453 in 2000 to 463 in 2010. However, due to an increase in the overall population, the proportion per 100k people dropped by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #46,037 | -3.1% |
| Count | 453 | 463 | 2.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forys
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Forys surname identify as White, making up 95.03% of the group in 2010, down from 96.69% in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic within this surname increased significantly from 1.99% in 2000 to 3.46% in 2010. No Forys identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period. There was also no record of individuals with the Forys surname identifying with two or more races in these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 95.03% | -1.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 3.46% | 73.87% |
| 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% |