Explore the Family Name Faries
The meaning of Faries
1. English: probably an altered form of Faris or Ferris. 2. Plural variant of Fairey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Faries in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Faries saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Faries was ranked the 23,411th most popular surname but fell to the 27,059th spot in 2010, marking a decline of about 15.58%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also decreased by around 11.65%, from 1,013 in 2000 to 895 in 2010. The proportion of people named Faries per 100,000 dropped by 21.05% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,411 | #27,059 | -15.58% |
| Count | 1,013 | 895 | -11.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.3 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faries
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Faries has seen changes as well over the same period, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 93.29% in 2000 to 92.29% in 2010. Those identifying as Black or having two or more races increased their representation among Faries bearers by 24.87% and 19.64%, respectively. The Hispanic population also grew by 39.88%. However, for privacy reasons, the data related to Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives was suppressed in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.29% | 92.29% | -1.07% |
| Black | 1.97% | 2.46% | 24.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 2.35% | 39.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 2.01% | 19.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.79% | 0% | 0% |