Find out how popular the last name Foree is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Foree.

Foree, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Foree surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Foree in America

Foree is the 34618th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Foree surname appeared 653 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Foree.

We can also compare 2010 data for Foree to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Foree

The surname FOREE is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "fore," meaning "before" or "in front of." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name, referring to someone who lived near the front or entrance of a village or town.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Fore" and "Forre." This suggests that the name was already well-established in England by the 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name was often associated with specific locations, such as Fore Street in Somerset and Fore Hill in Worcestershire. These place names likely influenced the spelling variations of the surname, including Fore, Forre, and Foree.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1572, which mentions a John Fore. Another notable figure from this period was Richard Foree (c. 1545-1628), an English clergyman and author who served as the Archdeacon of Worcester.

In the 17th century, the name gained prominence with individuals like Thomas Foree (1635-1692), an English Quaker minister who traveled extensively in the American colonies and authored several religious works.

During the 18th century, the surname was well-established in both England and America. One notable bearer was John Foree (1717-1794), a Virginia planter and politician who served as a member of the House of Burgesses.

In the 19th century, the name continued to spread across the United States. One prominent figure was William Foree (1834-1909), a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War who later became a successful businessman in Kentucky.

Another significant individual was Daniel Foree (1844-1933), an American educator and author who served as the president of the State Normal School in California.

As the centuries passed, the FOREE surname has been carried by many notable individuals, including authors, politicians, military leaders, and scholars, further solidifying its place in history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Foree

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Foree.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Foree was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Foree has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Foree was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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