Explore the Family Name Farrant
The meaning of Farrant
English: variant of Farrand.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Farrant in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Farrant' experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,705th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 63,524th position. This represents a decrease in popularity of approximately 10.08%. Additionally, the number of people bearing this surname also declined during this period, from 330 individuals in 2000 to 314 in 2010, a change of -4.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #63,524 | -10.08% |
| Count | 330 | 314 | -4.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farrant
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Farrant', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there were some changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying as 'Farrant' in both years were white, although their proportion decreased slightly from 95.15% in 2000 to 91.72% in 2010. Interestingly, individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnicity began being represented in 2010, accounting for 1.59% and 2.87% respectively, where there were none in 2000. Furthermore, the percentage of those identified as belonging to two or more races increased from 2.42% to 3.50%. The categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.15% | 91.72% | -3.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 3.5% | 44.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |