Explore the Family Name Furgason
The meaning of Furgason
Scottish, Irish, and English: altered form of Scottish Ferguson.
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How common is the last name Furgason in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Furgason has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 35,585 in terms of prevalence but climbed to rank 34,916 by 2010, reflecting a change of approximately 1.88%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also rose from 598 in 2000 to 646 in 2010, an increase of 8.03%, while the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,585 | #34,916 | 1.88% |
| Count | 598 | 646 | 8.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Furgason
According to the same census data, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Furgason also shifted slightly over the decade. In 2000, approximately 95.48% of those with this surname identified as white, increasing marginally to 96.13% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Black dropped significantly from 2.17% to 0.77% during this time. Meanwhile, the Hispanic community saw a new emergence, going from 0% to 1.7%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased by about 20.51%, while the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.48% | 96.13% | 0.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 0.93% | -20.51% |
| Black | 2.17% | 0.77% | -64.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |