2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Fodrie
A surname with uncertain origins, possibly derived from a place name or occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Fodrie. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fodrie surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Fodrie in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fodrie, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Black (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fodrie
The surname FODRIE is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from an occupational surname given to individuals who were involved in the cultivation and processing of fodder, which was an essential crop for feeding livestock during the winter months.
The name can be traced back to the 13th century, with some of the earliest recorded instances appearing in the Feet of Fines records for Yorkshire in 1273. These records document legal agreements related to land ownership and transactions, suggesting that individuals bearing the FODRIE surname may have been landowners or involved in agricultural activities.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Foddere, Foddere, and Foder, reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that time. One notable example is John Foddere, a landowner mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327.
As the centuries progressed, the surname evolved to its more recognizable form, FODRIE. In the 16th century, records show the presence of a William Fodrie in the Parish Registers of St. Mary's Church in Beverley, Yorkshire, in 1558.
One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the FODRIE surname was Thomas Fodrie, a merchant who lived in London during the latter half of the 16th century. He is mentioned in several records from the City of London, including the Ironmongers' Company records, where he is listed as a member in 1578.
In the 17th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of John Fodrie (1621-1689), a renowned English clergyman and scholar who served as the Bishop of Ely. He was known for his contributions to theological discourse and his role in the translation of the King James Bible.
Another notable figure was Sir William Fodrie (1672-1745), a prominent military officer who served in the British Army during the War of the Spanish Succession. He rose through the ranks and was knighted for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
In the 18th century, the surname FODRIE can be found in various parts of England, with records indicating families settled in counties such as Lancashire, Northumberland, and Lincolnshire. One notable individual from this period was Robert Fodrie (1734-1812), a successful merchant and landowner in Northamptonshire.
As the Industrial Revolution took hold in the 19th century, many FODRIE families migrated from rural areas to urban centers in search of employment opportunities. This led to the dispersal of the name across various regions of England, as well as the eventual spread of the surname to other parts of the world through immigration.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fodrie
Among Census respondents with the surname Fodrie, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Black (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Fodrie bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Fodrie surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.1% · 88
- Two or more races4.0% · 4
- Black or African American3.0% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.0% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.0% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fodrie
Fodrie appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,711 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-8 bearers (-7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 4,818 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 11,711 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.3%) | Down 4,818 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Fodrie surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #155,270 | -3.2% |
| Count | 109 | 101 | -7.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fodrie bearers went from 109 to 101 (-7.3% change). The surname moved down 4,818 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #155,270.
FAQ
Fodrie surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fodrie?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Fodrie. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Fodrie?
Fodrie ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 101 people with the surname Fodrie. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Fodrie.
Has Fodrie become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fodrie went from 109 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #150,452 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Fodrie?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fodrie, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Black (3.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Fodrie in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.1% (88 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fodrie appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.1%), Two or More Races (4.0%), Black (3.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Fodrie (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Fodrie mean?
A surname with uncertain origins, possibly derived from a place name or occupation. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Fodrie (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Fodrie?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Fodrie at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.