Explore the Family Name Fairman
The meaning of Fairman
1. English: nickname from Middle English fair(e) ‘fair, beautiful; light in color’ + man, meaning ‘handsome man’. 2. English: variant of Farman. 3. Americanized form of one or more similar (like-sounding) Jewish surnames, notably Feuerman (see Feuer). 4. Probably an Americanized form of German Fährmann, a variant of Fehrmann.
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How common is the last name Fairman in the United States?
Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the surname Fairman has seen a shift in its national rank. In 2000, it held the 12,324th position and by 2010, it had slipped to the 12,541st spot, marking a decrease of -1.76%. Despite this, the count, or the number of people bearing the surname, increased by 6.74% during the same period, going from 2,314 in 2000 to 2,470 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 of the population also saw a slight decrease of -2.33%, moving from 0.86 to 0.84.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,324 | #12,541 | -1.76% |
| Count | 2,314 | 2,470 | 6.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.84 | -2.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fairman
Discussing ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting trends for the surname Fairman. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 80.21% in 2000 to 77.45% in 2010. However, those identifying as being part of two or more races saw a remarkable increase of 160.58%, growing from 1.04% to 2.71%. There was a minor increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black (15.51% to 15.99%) and Hispanic (2.29% to 3.08%). Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable at around 0.5%. Unfortunately, there was a significant decline of -44.19% in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.21% | 77.45% | -3.44% |
| Black | 15.51% | 15.99% | 3.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 3.08% | 34.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 2.71% | 160.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.53% | 1.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0.24% | -44.19% |