Explore the Family Name Farish
The meaning of Farish
Irish and Scottish: variant of Farrish. See also Ferris.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Farish in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Farish experienced a marginal decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Farish held the rank of 19,695 in popularity, but fell slightly to 20,348 in 2010, marking a -3.32% change. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 3.16%, from 1,266 to 1,306. The proportion of Farish per 100k slightly decreased by 6.38%, showing a descent from 0.47 to 0.44.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,695 | #20,348 | -3.32% |
| Count | 1,266 | 1,306 | 3.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.44 | -6.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farish
Ethnically, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Farish surname identify as White, though there were some changes observed between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.68% identified as White, decreasing to 93.49% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black showed a significant increase, from 1.11% in 2000 to 2.53% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also increased, rising from 1.03% to 1.76%. There was also a slight increase in individuals who identified with two or more ethnicities, up from 0.87% in 2000 to 1.23% in 2010. No persons bearing the surname Farish identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 93.49% | -3.3% |
| Black | 1.11% | 2.53% | 127.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.76% | 70.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 1.23% | 41.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |