Explore the Family Name Farling
The meaning of Farling
Perhaps an altered form of Scottish and northern Irish Farland.
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How common is the last name Farling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Farling has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, Farling was ranked as the 51,352nd most common surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had fallen to the 56,444th position, marking a drop of 9.92%. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased from 381 in 2000 to 362 in 2010, a decline of approximately 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #56,444 | -9.92% |
| Count | 381 | 362 | -4.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farling
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Farling. In both years, White ethnicity predominated among individuals bearing the Farling name, accounting for 95.8% of Farlings in 2000 and slightly less at 94.75% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a noticeable change in terms of Asian/Pacific Islander representation, which increased from zero in 2000 to 1.93% in 2010. The percentage of Farlings identifying with two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity dropped to zero by 2010, while Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native affiliations remained consistently absent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 94.75% | -1.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |