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

Forry, 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 Forry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Forry in America

Forry is the 20727th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Forry surname appeared 1,276 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 Forry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Forry 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 Forry

The surname Forry is believed to have originated in England, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. It is likely that the name was derived from the Old English word "forrig," meaning "furrowed" or "plowed land."

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the surname Forry appeared in various historical records across the English counties of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. It is thought that these early bearers of the name may have been farmers or landowners associated with the cultivation of furrowed or plowed fields.

One notable individual from this period was William Forry, a landowner and farmer who lived in the village of Swinbrook, Oxfordshire, in the late 13th century. Records indicate that he was involved in several legal disputes over land ownership and agricultural rights.

By the 16th century, the Forry surname had spread to other parts of England, with variations in spelling such as Forrey, Forrie, and Furry emerging. In 1587, a John Forry was listed in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, as a witness to a local marriage ceremony.

During the 17th century, the Forry name gained further prominence with the birth of Sir Edward Forry (1610-1678), a prominent politician and landowner from Gloucestershire. He served as a member of parliament and played a significant role in the English Civil War, supporting the Parliamentarian cause against King Charles I.

Another notable figure bearing the Forry surname was Richard Forry (1745-1819), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars. He was celebrated for his bravery and leadership, earning several military honors and distinctions.

In the 19th century, the Forry surname found its way to the United States, with several families emigrating from England and settling in various parts of the country. One such individual was James Forry (1822-1891), a successful businessman and philanthropist who established himself in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Throughout its history, the surname Forry has been associated with various occupations and professions, from agriculture and landholding to politics, military service, and entrepreneurship. While its origins can be traced back to the English countryside, the name has since spread across the globe, carried by generations of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Forry

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

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 Forry 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 Forry 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 Forry was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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