Explore the Family Name Fourman
The meaning of Fourman
English: variant of Forman 1 and 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fourman in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fourman saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,417 in popularity, dropping to 35,447 by 2010, marking a change of -9.35. The number of individuals with this last name also experienced a small decline, with the count falling from 669 in 2000 to 635 in 2010, a decrease of 5.08. The proportion of Fourman per 100,000 people likewise fell by 12%, from 0.25 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,417 | #35,447 | -9.35% |
| Count | 669 | 635 | -5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fourman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fourman largely remained consistent from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those bearing the surname identified as White, although there was a marginal decrease of 1.31% over the decade, from 96.86% to 95.59%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic slightly dropped from 1.35% to 1.26%, a change of -6.67%. Interestingly, there was a notable increase among those who identify with two or more races, rising by 44.17%, from 1.2% to 1.73%. There were no recorded Fourmans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 95.59% | -1.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.73% | 44.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 1.26% | -6.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |