Explore the Family Name Farrens
The meaning of Farrens
Irish: variant of Farren, with English excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Farrens in the United States?
The surname Farrens has seen a slight decrease in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,192nd most popular surname, and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 44,270th place, marking a change of -0.18%. Despite this, the total count of individuals with the Farrens surname increased from 459 in 2000 to 486 in 2010, indicating a growth of 5.88%. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of individuals bearing the Farrens surname per 100,000 people decreased by 5.88%, falling from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,192 | #44,270 | -0.18% |
| Count | 459 | 486 | 5.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farrens
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a diverse picture for those carrying the Farrens surname. The majority identify as White, comprising 93.03% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 92.59% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, decreasing from 3.05% in 2000 to 2.26% in 2010. Notably, those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 50.92%, rising from 2.18% in 2000 to 3.29% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among the Farrens decreased from 1.53% to 1.23%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.03% | 92.59% | -0.47% |
| Two or More Races | 2.18% | 3.29% | 50.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.05% | 2.26% | -25.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.23% | -19.61% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |