Explore the Family Name Farney
The meaning of Farney
1. English: perhaps a topographic name from Middle English fern ‘fern’ + heye ‘enclosure’, or possibly a habitational name from a minor place so named. Compare Forney, Furney. 2. Scottish: habitational name from Fernie in Monimail, Fife, from Gaelic feàrna meaning ‘alder tree’. 3. Americanized form of German Farner.
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How common is the last name Farney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Farney has seen a slight change in its popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 16,906th in the United States and by 2010, it had slipped to 17,551st — a decrease of 3.82%. However, the number of people carrying the Farney surname increased from 1,553 in 2000 to 1,603 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 3.22%. Despite this increase, the proportion of Farneys per 100k people fell slightly by 6.9% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,906 | #17,551 | -3.82% |
| Count | 1,553 | 1,603 | 3.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.54 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farney
The Decennial U.S. Census also reveals some interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Farney. In 2000, the majority of Farneys identified as White (96.20%) and this figure decreased slightly to 95.88% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Farneys identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase from 1.22% in 2000 to 1.31% in 2010. The most significant change was noted among those identifying as Black, with the figure rising from 0.71% in 2000 to 0.94% in 2010, marking a 32.39% increase. The percentage of Farneys who identified with two or more races also rose slightly from 0.97% to 1.00% during the same decade. It's important to note that no individuals with the Farney surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 95.88% | -0.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.31% | 7.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1% | 3.09% |
| Black | 0.71% | 0.94% | 32.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |