Explore the Family Name Furches
The meaning of Furches
Americanized form of French Foucher.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Furches in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Furches saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,567th in popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 48,436th. The total count of individuals carrying this surname also grew from 408 in 2000 to 436 in 2010, an increase of nearly seven percent. Despite these changes, the proportion of the population with the surname Furches remained consistent at 0.15 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #48,436 | 0.27% |
| Count | 408 | 436 | 6.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Furches
On the subject of ethnic identity, Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Furches identify as White, comprising 91.42% in 2000 and 93.12% in 2010. This represents a slight increase over the decade. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, there was a small percentage identifying as Hispanic in 2010, at 1.83%. Conversely, those identifying as Black decreased substantially from 7.35% in 2000 to 4.13% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.42% | 93.12% | 1.86% |
| Black | 7.35% | 4.13% | -43.81% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |