Explore the Family Name Farrer
The meaning of Farrer
1. English: variant of Farrar. 2. German: variant of Forer or Fahrer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Farrer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Farrer has shown an increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 14,701 but by 2010, its rank had risen to 13,627, a change of 7.31%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,854 in 2000 to 2,222 in 2010, reflecting a 19.85% growth. This means that for every 100,000 people, there were approximately 0.69 people named Farrer in 2000 and this number increased to 0.75 in 2010, marking a rise of 8.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,701 | #13,627 | 7.31% |
| Count | 1,854 | 2,222 | 19.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.75 | 8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farrer
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Farrer, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals certain trends. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 90.56% to 89.15% respectively. There was a small but notable increase in those identifying as Black (from 4.85% to 5.76%) and Hispanic (from 2.97% to 3.38%). In 2010, new entries in the ethnicity table appeared as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, each accounting for 0.36% and 0.41% respectively. The proportion of people identifying as belonging to two or more races rose slightly from 0.92% in 2000 to 0.95% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.56% | 89.15% | -1.56% |
| Black | 4.85% | 5.76% | 18.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.97% | 3.38% | 13.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 0.95% | 3.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |