Explore the Family Name Farabee
The meaning of Farabee
English: variant of Ferebee.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Farabee in the United States?
The Farabee surname has seen a modest increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 25,484th most popular, but by 2010, its rank had risen slightly to 25,332nd. The total count of individuals with the Farabee surname also increased during this period, going from 911 to 977, marking a growth rate of 7.24%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 2.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,484 | #25,332 | 0.6% |
| Count | 911 | 977 | 7.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.33 | -2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farabee
In terms of ethnicity associated with the Farabee surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of Farabees identified as white (87.05% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 85.36% in 2010), there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic and Black. The percentage of Farabees identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.32% to 2.15%, a change of 62.88%, while the percentage identifying as Black went from 9.77% to 11.26%, a 15.25% increase. There was no change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, and a drop in those claiming two or more races. Interestingly, there was an emergence of the American Indian and Alaskan Native category in 2010 that was not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.05% | 85.36% | -1.94% |
| Black | 9.77% | 11.26% | 15.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.15% | 62.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 0% | 0% |