2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Fuhry
A surname derived from a geographical name associated with places in Germany.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Fuhry. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fuhry 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Fuhry in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fuhry, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fuhry
The surname Fuhry is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.
The name Fuhry is thought to be derived from the German word "Fuhr," which means "journey" or "passage." This suggests that the name may have been associated with those who worked as guides, travelers, or transporters, perhaps ferrying goods or people across rivers or roads.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fuhry can be found in the historical records of the town of Ulm, dating back to the late 1500s. In these records, a family by the name of Fuhry is mentioned as residing in the town and being involved in local trade and commerce.
During the 17th century, the Fuhry name appears to have spread throughout other parts of Germany, with records indicating families bearing this surname in cities like Munich and Frankfurt. It is worth noting that variations in the spelling, such as "Fuehry" or "Fuhri," were common during this period.
In the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname Fuhry was Johann Georg Fuhry, a German theologian and philosopher born in 1711 in the town of Heidelberg. He wrote extensively on religious and philosophical topics and was considered a prominent thinker of his time.
Another noteworthy individual was Friedrich Fuhry, born in 1792 in Nuremberg, who was a renowned clockmaker and inventor. His intricate and precise timepieces were highly sought after by royalty and wealthy patrons across Europe.
In the 19th century, the name Fuhry was also associated with several artists and musicians. One such figure was Karl Fuhry, a German painter born in 1822 in Dresden, who was known for his landscapes and portraiture.
The early 20th century saw the rise of a prominent businessman named Heinrich Fuhry, born in 1888 in Munich. He established a successful import-export company that played a significant role in Germany's post-World War I economic recovery.
Finally, it is worth mentioning that the surname Fuhry has also been linked to various place names throughout Germany, such as Fuhrberg, Fuhrbrunnen, and Fuhrsbach, further emphasizing the name's connection to transportation and travel.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fuhry
Among Census respondents with the surname Fuhry, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Fuhry 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 Fuhry surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2% · 95
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fuhry
Fuhry 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
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,695 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-6 bearers (-5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 3,730 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 10,695 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -6 bearers (-5.5%) | Down 3,730 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 Fuhry 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 | #154,182 | -2.5% |
| Count | 109 | 103 | -5.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fuhry bearers went from 109 to 103 (-5.5% change). The surname moved down 3,730 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #154,182.
FAQ
Fuhry surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fuhry?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Fuhry. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Fuhry?
Fuhry ranks #154,182 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 103 people with the surname Fuhry. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), 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 Fuhry.
Has Fuhry become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fuhry went from 109 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #150,452 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Fuhry?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fuhry, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Fuhry in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fuhry appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.2%), Two or More Races (2.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Fuhry (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 Fuhry mean?
A surname derived from a geographical name associated with places in Germany. 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 Fuhry (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 Americans have the surname Fuhry?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.