Explore the Family Name Fairbrother
The meaning of Fairbrother
English (Lancashire): nickname from Middle English fair ‘fair of hair or complexion’ or ‘handsome, courteous’ and brother ‘brother’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fairbrother in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Fairbrother" saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 20,006th most common surname, but fell to 20,949th place in 2010, representing a dip of 4.71% over the decade. Despite this, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased marginally from 1,241 to 1,257, indicating a growth rate of 1.29%. However, when considering the ratio of Fairbrothers per 100,000 people, there was a drop by 6.52% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,006 | #20,949 | -4.71% |
| Count | 1,241 | 1,257 | 1.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.43 | -6.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fairbrother
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Fairbrother" identified as White during both 2000 and 2010. The percentage rose slightly from 94.28% to 95.07% over the decade. There was no representation from those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. Those who identified as having two or more ethnic identities decreased by 40.80%, while the proportions of those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian/Alaskan Native increased by 14.38% and 22.68% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.28% | 95.07% | 0.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.75% | 14.38% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 1.19% | -40.8% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.97% | 1.19% | 22.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |