Explore the Family Name Furtney
The meaning of Furtney
Altered form of Fortney 1, a surname of French origin. Some characteristic forenames: French Camille.
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How common is the last name Furtney in the United States?
The surname "Furtney" has seen a decline in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Furtney ranked at 79,115 in terms of surname popularity within the United States but fell to a rank of 96,368 by 2010, marking a decrease of 21.81%. The count of people bearing this surname also dropped from 224 in 2000 to 189 in 2010, showing a 15.63% decline. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Furtney per 100,000 people decreased by 25%, going from 0.08 in 2000 to just 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #96,368 | -21.81% |
| Count | 224 | 189 | -15.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Furtney
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Furtney identified as White both in 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 96.43% of Furtneys were White in 2000, which slightly declined to 94.18% in 2010, indicating a change of -2.33%. No individuals with the Furtney surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Additionally, there was no record of individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.43% | 94.18% | -2.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |