Explore the Family Name Foucher
The meaning of Foucher
French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Folchari, composed of the elements folk, folc ‘people’ and hari ‘army’. Compare Faucher 2 and Furches. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Etienne, Henri, Lydie, Marcel, Rosaire.
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How common is the last name Foucher in the United States?
The surname Foucher, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 44027 in 2000 to 50659 in 2010, marking a drop of 15.06%. In terms of usage, the number of individuals with this surname also decreased by 10.63%, from 461 in 2000 to 412 in 2010. This decrease is reflected in the reduction of the proportion per 100,000 people, which fell by 17.65% from 0.17 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,027 | #50,659 | -15.06% |
| Count | 461 | 412 | -10.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Foucher
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the largest group of people with the Foucher surname identify as White, an increase of 2.14% from 69.63% in 2000 to 71.12% in 2010. Those identifying as Black make up the second largest group, though their representation decreased by 9.87% over the same period. The Hispanic population saw the most significant growth with a 43.42% increase, while those identifying as two or more races also increased by 21.54%. There were no individuals with the Foucher surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.63% | 71.12% | 2.14% |
| Black | 24.51% | 22.09% | -9.87% |
| Two or More Races | 2.6% | 3.16% | 21.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.18% | 43.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |