Explore the Family Name Far
The meaning of Far
1. Iranian: from Persian far ‘magnificence, glory, splendor’, forming the second part (originally a suffix) of compound names such as Mahdavifar or Mahdavi Far (see Mahdavi), having the meaning ‘the light of’. In some cases the surname may also be from the personal name Far, based on the same word. 2. Catalan: habitational name from any of the places called Far (compare Faro), especially in Balearic Islands.
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How common is the last name Far in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Far has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 87,348th in terms of commonality among surnames, but by 2010, it had risen to the 83,541st position, marking a change of 4.36%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced growth from 198 to 225, reflecting a rise of 13.64%, while the proportion per 100k also saw a minor increase of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,348 | #83,541 | 4.36% |
| Count | 198 | 225 | 13.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Far
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the surname Far is associated with several ethnic identities. Between 2000 and 2010, there was nearly a four-fold increase in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 5.56% to 16.44%. Individuals identifying with two or more races decreased from 9.60% to 5.33%, while those who identified as white saw a modest increase from 62.12% to 64.44%. There were significant decreases in individuals identifying as Hispanic (from 10.10% to 6.67%) and Black (from 12.63% to 7.11%). No change was recorded for individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.12% | 64.44% | 3.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.56% | 16.44% | 195.68% |
| Black | 12.63% | 7.11% | -43.71% |
| Hispanic | 10.1% | 6.67% | -33.96% |
| Two or More Races | 9.6% | 5.33% | -44.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |