Explore the Family Name Farrar
The meaning of Farrar
English (northern): occupational name for a blacksmith or worker in iron. From Middle English fer(r)o(u)r, fer(r)er, fa(r)ro(u)r ‘ironworker, blacksmith’ (Old French ferreor, from medieval Latin ferrator, an agent derivative of ferrare ‘to shoe horses’, from ferrum ‘iron’, in medieval Latin ‘horseshoe’). Compare Ferrier and Farrow.
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How common is the last name Farrar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Farrar has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it held the rank of 2301, but by 2010, it had slipped to 2434, representing a change of -5.78%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 14,451 in 2000 to 14,892 in 2010, which is a growth of 3.05%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 5.78%, from 5.36 to 5.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,301 | #2,434 | -5.78% |
| Count | 14,451 | 14,892 | 3.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 5.36 | 5.05 | -5.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farrar
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Farrar, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. Notably, there was substantial growth in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with increases of 37.78% and 40.00% respectively. The percentage of those reporting two or more races rose by 13.51%, while the Hispanic identification saw a considerable increase of 77.16%. Conversely, the percentage of White individuals decreased by 2.29%. The Black community saw a marginal increase of 0.43%, showing a relatively stable representation among people with the Farrar surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.93% | 80.05% | -2.29% |
| Black | 13.81% | 13.87% | 0.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 2.87% | 77.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 2.1% | 13.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.62% | 37.78% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.35% | 0.49% | 40% |
Farrar ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Farrar is British & Irish, which comprises 56.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (21.9%) and Eastern European (3.7%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Nigerian, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 56.7% |
| French & German | 21.9% |
| Eastern European | 3.7% |
| Other | 17.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Farrar
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Farrar have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 90.50% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 90.30% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 90.30% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 90.30% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 90.00% |
What Farrar haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Farrar is R-Z93, which is predominantly found among people with Central & South Asian ancestry. Haplogroup R-Z93 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-M417 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Place, Farrow, Hoover, Srinivasan, Swart, Khan, Kulkarni, Bose, Crump, Shulman.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Farrar surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Farrar have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Farrar" Surname 41.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Farrar" Surname 30.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Farrar" Surname 20.9%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Farrar" Surname 17.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Farrar?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Farrar are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition