Explore the Family Name Fuhr
The meaning of Fuhr
German: topographic name for someone who lived near a ferry or ford, from Middle High German vuore ‘place where one drives, road, load’ (related to English fare), or a habitational name from one of the many places called with this word. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Achim, Gerhard, Wolf.
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How common is the last name Fuhr in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Fuhr surname has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The ranking for this surname dropped from 16,688 in 2000 to 17,726 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 6.22%. Despite this change in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Fuhr surname remained almost constant, seeing a minimal increase from 1,579 to 1,581 over the decade. Correspondingly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals also experienced a drop of 8.47%, falling from 0.59 to 0.54.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,688 | #17,726 | -6.22% |
| Count | 1,579 | 1,581 | 0.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.54 | -8.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fuhr
As regards the ethnic identity associated with the Fuhr surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the vast majority (97.15%) identified as White, but this percentage fell to 94.62% a decade later. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic more than doubled, jumping from 1.08% to 2.34%. Furthermore, those identifying with two or more races saw an impressive increase from 0.51% to 1.20%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander was suppressed for privacy, and there were no recorded individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 94.62% | -2.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 2.34% | 116.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.51% | 1.2% | 135.29% |
| Black | 0.89% | 1.2% | 34.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |