Explore the Family Name Furmanski
The meaning of Furmanski
Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for adriver of a horse-drawn delivery vehicle, furman (see Furman). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrze, Jaroslaw, Wojtek.
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How common is the last name Furmanski in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Furmanski has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 53,904 to 58,876 over this decade, marking a decrease of approximately 9.22%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased by about 4.18%, going from 359 in 2000 to 344 in 2010. Proportionally, the per 100k figure for this surname also reduced from 0.13 to 0.12 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #58,876 | -9.22% |
| Count | 359 | 344 | -4.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Furmanski
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Furmanski, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. This group made up 96.10% of all Furmanskis in 2000, although this figure slightly declined to 94.19% by 2010. The proportion of Furmanskis self-identifying as Hispanic witnessed a significant increase from 2.23% to 4.36% over the same time frame. No individuals with the surname Furmanski were recorded as identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 94.19% | -1.99% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 4.36% | 95.52% |
| 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% |