Explore the Family Name Fuhrman
The meaning of Fuhrman
Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Fuhrmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fuhrman in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fuhrman has seen a slight decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fuhrman was the 6233rd most popular surname in the country with a count of 5054 people bearing this name. By 2010, it had dropped to the 6793rd rank with a count of 4965, marking a decrease in popularity by 8.98% and a reduction in count by 1.76%. The proportion of individuals with this surname also decreased by 10.16 per 100,000 people during this ten-year span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,233 | #6,793 | -8.98% |
| Count | 5,054 | 4,965 | -1.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.87 | 1.68 | -10.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fuhrman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts within the Fuhrman surname bearers over the decade. While the majority of individuals with the Fuhrman surname identified as White in both 2000 (97.57%) and 2010 (96.98%), there was a slight decrease of 0.60% over this period. On the other hand, the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black increased by 58.82% and 83.33%, respectively, though they still make up a small fraction of the total. The percentage of those reporting two or more racial identities also increased by 37.68%, and the Hispanic population saw a slight increase of 2.06%. The percentage of Fuhrmans identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained steady at 0.32% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 96.98% | -0.6% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 0.99% | 2.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 0.95% | 37.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.54% | 58.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.32% | 0.32% | 0% |
| Black | 0.12% | 0.22% | 83.33% |
Fuhrman ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Fuhrman is British & Irish, which comprises 33.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (32.1%) and Ashkenazi Jewish (12.7%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 33.2% |
| French & German | 32.1% |
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 12.7% |
| Other | 22.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Fuhrman
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Fuhrman have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 68.10% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 68.10% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 68.10% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 67.40% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 66.70% |
What Fuhrman haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Fuhrman is R-L47, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L47 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-U152 and R-CTS3402, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Baumann, Weis, Steiner, Bower, Ott, Kramer, Singer, Bauer, Koehler, Hoppe.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Fuhrman surname are: H1, K1a, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343
Your paternal lineage may be linked to King Louis XVI
The rule of France by men of the House of Bourbon began with King Henri IV in 1589 C.E. and continued until the beheading of his direct paternal descendant King Louis XVI in 1793. Several years ago, researchers analyzed a mummified head and a blood-soaked cloth that they believed might belong to the two kings, and concluded that the royal paternal line belonged to haplogroup G. In a more recent study, however, a different set of researchers tested three living men who are direct descendants of the Bourbon kings. Their efforts revealed that the male lineage of the House of Bourbon is actually a branch of haplogroup R-M405.
Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Fuhrman have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Fuhrman" Surname 47.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Fuhrman" Surname 17.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Fuhrman" Surname 14.0%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Fuhrman" Surname 15.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Fuhrman?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Fuhrman are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition