Explore the Family Name Fargason
The meaning of Fargason
Scottish: variant of Ferguson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fargason in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fargason saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,659 in terms of popularity but dropped to 76,768 by 2010. This represents a decrease of 4.22%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 245 to 250, a growth of 2.04%. Nevertheless, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #76,768 | -4.22% |
| Count | 245 | 250 | 2.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fargason
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Fargason surname identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 98.37%, though it declined slightly to 97.20% by 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. Similarly, there were no reported cases of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.37% | 97.2% | -1.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |