Explore the Family Name Fuhrer
The meaning of Fuhrer
German: 1. (Führer): occupational name for a carrier or carter, a driver of horse-drawn vehicles, Middle High German vüerer (from the Middle High German verb vüeren ‘to lead, transport’). See also Fuhrmann, compare Fiero and Fuehrer. 2. topographic name for someone who lived near a ferry or ford, a derivative of Fuhr + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.
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How common is the last name Fuhrer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fuhrer slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 20,727th in popularity with 1,186 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, its rank improved to 20,664 with a count of 1,281 people, marking an approximate increase of 8%. However, the proportion per 100k decreased by 2.27%, moving from 0.44 in 2000 to 0.43 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,727 | #20,664 | 0.3% |
| Count | 1,186 | 1,281 | 8.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.43 | -2.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fuhrer
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes in the ethnic identity of those with the Fuhrer surname. In 2000, nearly 96% identified as White, a figure that barely changed by 2010. Over the same decade, the percentage of people with this surname who identified as Hispanic grew by 25.59%. Although in 2000, 0.42% acknowledged their ethnic identity to be Asian/Pacific Islander, there were no recorded individuals with this ethnic background in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw a significant decrease, going from 1.01% in 2000 to 0.55% in 2010. Black representation among those with the Fuhrer surname emerged in 2010, while there was no change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 95.86% | -0.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 2.65% | 25.59% |
| Black | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 0.55% | -45.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |