Explore the Family Name Farb
The meaning of Farb
Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a dyer, from German Farbe ‘color’. Compare Farber. Some characteristic forenames: French Esme.
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How common is the last name Farb in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Farb saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 55,481 in popularity; however, by 2010, it had dropped to 61,899, marking a decline of 11.57%. The count of people carrying the surname also declined from 346 in 2000 to 324 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 6.36%. Additionally, the proportion of people with the surname Farb per 100,000 individuals decreased by 15.38%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #61,899 | -11.57% |
| Count | 346 | 324 | -6.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farb
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Farb over the decade. In 2000, 96.53% of people with the surname identified as White. This figure fell slightly to 95.68% in 2010, marking a change of -0.88%. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or having two or more races also fluctuated during this period. In 2000, no one with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but this rose to 1.54% in 2010. However, the proportion of people identifying as two or more races decreased by 35.99%, from 2.89% in 2000 to 1.85% in 2010. The percentages for Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained unchanged at 0.00% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 95.68% | -0.88% |
| Two or More Races | 2.89% | 1.85% | -35.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |