Explore the Family Name Fougere
How common is the last name Fougere in the United States?
The surname Fougere showed a slight increase in popularity in the U.S., according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 42,529th most common surname, with around 480 people bearing the name. By 2010, its rank had risen to 41,728 and the count of individuals with the surname increased to 521, marking an 8.54% growth in a decade. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,529 | #41,728 | 1.88% |
| Count | 480 | 521 | 8.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fougere
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Fougere identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though the percentage declined slightly from 89.79% to 85.22%. The number of those identifying as Black saw a significant increase from 6.46% to 10.17%. Hispanic identity also rose considerably from 1.25% to 2.11%. There were small increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races. No data was reported for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.79% | 85.22% | -5.09% |
| Black | 6.46% | 10.17% | 57.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.11% | 68.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.34% | 7.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |