Explore the Family Name Fariss
The meaning of Fariss
Irish and Scottish: variant of Ferris.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fariss in the United States?
The surname Fariss saw a decrease in popularity within the United States between the years 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 28,700th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 30,889th, reflecting a decrease of 7.63%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also dropped slightly, from 781 in 2000 to 753 in 2010, marking a decline of 3.59%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the name Fariss per 100,000 residents fell by 10.34%, from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,700 | #30,889 | -7.63% |
| Count | 781 | 753 | -3.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fariss
Ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Fariss identify as White, accounting for 96.93% in 2000 and 96.41% in 2010. While there was a minor decrease of 0.54% over this decade, the overall dominance of this ethnic identity remained steady. It's notable that the Hispanic representation among those with the surname Fariss increased by 24.22%, going from 1.28% in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010. Additionally, there was a slight representation of individuals identifying with two or more races, which decreased from 1.02% in 2000 to 0.66% in 2010. The percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either negligible or suppressed for privacy purposes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 96.41% | -0.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.59% | 24.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 0.66% | -35.29% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |