Explore the Family Name Fuhriman
The meaning of Fuhriman
Americanized form of Swiss German Fuhrimann: variant of Fuhrmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fuhriman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fuhriman has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 38,706 but jumped up by 7.84% to the 35,671 spot in 2010. Correspondingly, the count of individuals with the Fuhriman surname also grew by 17.32%, from 537 to 630 within the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people rose slightly from 0.2 to 0.21 over the decade, an increase of 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,706 | #35,671 | 7.84% |
| Count | 537 | 630 | 17.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.21 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fuhriman
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Fuhriman surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most bearers of the name are of White ethnicity. However, there was a minor decrease in this group from 96.65% in 2000 to 95.56% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Fuhrimans who identified as Hispanic saw a notable increase of 21.46%, albeit still a small portion of the total at 3.17% in 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 census also shows that a slight proportion (0.95%) of Fuhrimans reported having two or more races. No Fuhrimans were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 95.56% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 2.61% | 3.17% | 21.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |