Explore the Family Name Farrier
The meaning of Farrier
English: 1. occupational name for a blacksmith (see Ferrier). 2. variant of Farrar.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Farrier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Farrier saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 17,221st in terms of popularity and increased slightly in rank to 17,159th by 2010, marking a 0.36 percent change in rank. The number of individuals bearing this surname also rose during this period, from 1,515 to 1,651, reflecting an 8.98 percent increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,221 | #17,159 | 0.36% |
| Count | 1,515 | 1,651 | 8.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farrier
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among those with the surname Farrier between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White, dropping from 75.05 percent to 70.87 percent, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Black, rising from 18.02 percent to 21.80 percent. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw slight increases. The percentage identifying as Hispanic decreased marginally, while those identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 2.05 percent to 2.42 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.05% | 70.87% | -5.57% |
| Black | 18.02% | 21.8% | 20.98% |
| Hispanic | 3.63% | 3.51% | -3.31% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 2.42% | 18.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.73% | 0.85% | 16.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.55% | 3.77% |