Explore the Family Name Farabaugh
The meaning of Farabaugh
Americanized form of German Fa(h)renbach, a habitational name from any of numerous places so named in Hesse, Baden, and Bavaria, or of Fehrenbach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Farabaugh in the United States?
The surname Farabaugh has seen a slight increase in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census periods. In 2000, it was ranked 20,180th, but by 2010 it had moved up to 19,885th position. The count of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 1,228 to 1,351, marking a growth of around 10 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.46, suggesting that while the absolute numbers have grown, the relative popularity of the name in comparison to other surnames has remained steady.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,180 | #19,885 | 1.46% |
| Count | 1,228 | 1,351 | 10.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farabaugh
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of those with the surname Farabaugh identify as White, with percentages remaining stable at around 98 percent for both 2000 and 2010. There has been a minor decrease in the number identifying as two or more races, from 0.65 percent in 2000 to 0.44 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic showed a considerable increase of approximately 46 percent, albeit from a low base. There were no recorded instances of the name among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 98% | -0.05% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 1.18% | 45.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 0.44% | -32.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |