Explore the Family Name Fairless
The meaning of Fairless
English (Durham and Northumberland): possibly a nickname from Middle English fereles ‘without a companion, peerless’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fairless in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fairless has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,040 in terms of frequency but dropped to rank 30,477 in 2010, indicating a 4.95% decrease. The count of individuals with the surname also slightly decreased from 769 in 2000 to 766 in 2010, reflecting a minor reduction of 0.39%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a decline of 10.34%, moving from 0.29 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,040 | #30,477 | -4.95% |
| Count | 769 | 766 | -0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fairless
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fairless, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity. However, there was a decrease of 2.26% registered among this group from 2000 to 2010, moving from 93.76% to 91.64%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 43.41% and 83.97% respectively. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races dipped slightly by 4.86%, from 2.47% to 2.35%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.76% | 91.64% | -2.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.56% | 2.87% | 83.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.61% | 43.41% |
| Two or More Races | 2.47% | 2.35% | -4.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |