Explore the Family Name Fuhrmeister
The meaning of Fuhrmeister
German: occupational name for an overseer or manager of a haulage business, composed of Middle High German vuore ‘load, transport’ + meister ‘master’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Lorenz.
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How common is the last name Fuhrmeister in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fuhrmeister is not common in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked 56,826th and slipped to 59,470th by 2010, marking a decline of 4.65%. However, the number of individuals bearing the surname saw a slight increase from 336 in 2000 to 340 in 2010, a growth of 1.19%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #59,470 | -4.65% |
| Count | 336 | 340 | 1.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fuhrmeister
Concerning ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the surname Fuhrmeister identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 97.92% in 2000 to 95.59% in 2010. There was a small increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 1.79% in 2000 to 2.35% in 2010, an increase of 31.28%. There were no recorded individuals with the Fuhrmeister surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 95.59% | -2.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.35% | 31.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |