Explore the Family Name Fairly
The meaning of Fairly
Scottish, English, and Irish: variant of Fairley or Fairlie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fairly in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fairly has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,154th in terms of prevalence, with a count of 247 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, the rank improved slightly to 72,105th, with an increased count of 270 individuals bearing the Fairly surname. This indicates a growth rate of 9.31% over the decade, though the proportion per 100,000 people remained at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #72,105 | 1.43% |
| Count | 247 | 270 | 9.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fairly
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fairly, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 2.83% to zero, while those identifying as having two or more races increased from 2.83% to 3.70%, a change of 30.74%. Meanwhile, the proportion of White individuals with this surname dropped from 65.59% to 57.78%. Those identifying as Black saw the largest increase, from 25.91% to 37.04%, a substantial shift of 42.96%. The percentages of individuals identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.59% | 57.78% | -11.91% |
| Black | 25.91% | 37.04% | 42.96% |
| Two or More Races | 2.83% | 3.7% | 30.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |