Explore the Family Name Furgerson
The meaning of Furgerson
Scottish, Irish, and English: altered form of Scottish Ferguson.
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How common is the last name Furgerson in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Furgerson saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 32,782 in popularity with an overall count of 660 people bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 35,537 with only 633 people having this last name, indicating a 4.09% decline. The proportion per 100k also fell by 12.5% from 0.24 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,782 | #35,537 | -8.4% |
| Count | 660 | 633 | -4.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Furgerson
The Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Furgerson. As of 2010, the majority of those carrying this surname identified as White, making up 84.52% of the total, which reflects a slight increase from 2000's 84.09%. Those identifying as Black made up 12.32% in 2010, up from 11.52% in 2000. People identifying as two or more races held the surname at a lower rate, dropping from 1.52% in 2000 to 0.79% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also decreased from 1.67% in 2000 to 1.26% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Furgerson surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.09% | 84.52% | 0.51% |
| Black | 11.52% | 12.32% | 6.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 1.26% | -24.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 0.79% | -48.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |