Explore the Family Name Fahrni
The meaning of Fahrni
Swiss German: topographic name for someone who lived in an area with ferns, from Middle High German varn. Compare Fahrney and Forney.
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How common is the last name Fahrni in the United States?
The Fahrni surname has seen a decent rise in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 75,219th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had improved its standing to become the 71,265th most prevalent surname. This represents a change of around 5.26%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 239 in 2000 to 274 in 2010, marking an increase of 14.64%. Throughout both years, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #71,265 | 5.26% |
| Count | 239 | 274 | 14.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fahrni
Ethnic identity analysis based on the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Fahrni surname identify as White. In 2000, about 97.07% identified as such, decreasing slightly to 96.35% in 2010. There appeared to be no Fahrnis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small emergence of those identifying with two or more races in 2010, representing 1.82% of those with the Fahrni surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.07% | 96.35% | -0.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |