Explore the Family Name Fairhurst
The meaning of Fairhurst
English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): habitational name from a hamlet near Parbold, not far from Wigan, Lancashire or from Fair Hurst in Bradfield, Yorkshire. So named from Old English fæger ‘beautiful’ + hyrst ‘wooded hill’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fairhurst in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fairhurst shifted slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Fairhurst was ranked 27,313th in popularity and increased marginally to the 27,556th spot in 2010, representing a decrease of 0.89%. The number of people bearing this surname concurrently rose by 5.05%, from 832 in 2000 to 874 in 2010. However, proportionally, the prevalence of this surname per 100,000 people dipped by 3.23% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,313 | #27,556 | -0.89% |
| Count | 832 | 874 | 5.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fairhurst
The ethnic identities associated with the Fairhurst surname have also seen some changes over the decade based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority, 89.66%, identified as White, which slightly decreased to 88.22% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, climbing from 3.73% in 2000 to 5.15% in 2010. Those identifying as Black experienced a drop from 3.25% to 2.86%. Individuals identifying with two or more races increased from 2.52% to 3.09%. There were no individuals named Fairhurst who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.66% | 88.22% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 3.73% | 5.15% | 38.07% |
| Two or More Races | 2.52% | 3.09% | 22.62% |
| Black | 3.25% | 2.86% | -12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |