Explore the Family Name Farnes
The meaning of Farnes
1. English: variant of Fern. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from a place so named, from far ‘road, track’ + nes ‘headland, promontory’.
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How common is the last name Farnes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Farnes has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Farnes was ranked 37,094th in popularity and had 566 individuals with this surname. By 2010, the rank dropped to 48,530th, and the count reduced to 435 people bearing the Farnes surname. This represents a decline of 30.83% in ranking and a 23.14% drop in the number of people with this surname. The proportion of Farnes per 100,000 people also fell by 28.57% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,094 | #48,530 | -30.83% |
| Count | 566 | 435 | -23.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.15 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farnes
With respect to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of people with the Farnes surname identified as White (92.93%), followed by Hispanic (4.59%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.06%). However, by 2010, while most still identified as White (90.11%), there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (6.67%) and new identifications among Asian/Pacific Islanders (1.15%) and Blacks (1.38%). During this period, no one identified as belonging to two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.93% | 90.11% | -3.03% |
| Hispanic | 4.59% | 6.67% | 45.32% |
| Black | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |