Explore the Family Name Furgal
The meaning of Furgal
Polish (Furgał): derivative of the regional verb furgać ‘to fly; to run’.
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How common is the last name Furgal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Furgal has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 68,569th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 72,105th spot, representing a decline of approximately 5.16%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with the Furgal surname increased slightly, from 268 in 2000 to 270 in 2010, an increase of about 0.75%. However, when considering the overall proportion per 100k people, there was a decrease of 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #72,105 | -5.16% |
| Count | 268 | 270 | 0.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Furgal
In terms of ethnicity, the Furgal surname remains predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census findings. In 2000, 97.76% of those carrying the Furgal surname identified as White, although this figure saw a slight decrease to 95.56% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Furgal surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, an emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic was observed in 2010, accounting for 2.22% of the population with the Furgal surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 95.56% | -2.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| 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% |