Explore the Family Name Fuehrer
The meaning of Fuehrer
German (Führer): see Fuhrer. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Armin, Helmuth, Jochen.
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How common is the last name Fuehrer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Fuehrer" saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,421st in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 30,303rd position, a decrease of 3%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 757 to 772 during this period, a growth of approximately 1.98%. Though the proportion of people with this surname per 100k population decreased by 7.14%, it remained relatively low in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,421 | #30,303 | -3% |
| Count | 757 | 772 | 1.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fuehrer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Fuehrer" also experienced some shifts over this decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, an overwhelming majority of those identified as white, accounting for 97.36% of all individuals with this surname. This percentage dipped slightly to 95.73% by 2010. Interestingly, the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black, which reported no representation in 2000, emerged in 2010 with proportions of 0.65%, 0.65%, and 1.17% respectively. The segment identifying with two or more races also rose by 52.10%. No individuals with this surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 95.73% | -1.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.81% | 52.1% |
| Black | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |