Explore the Family Name Farringer
The meaning of Farringer
Americanized form of German Fahringer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Farringer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Farringer has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 78,838th most common name and this improved to 77,788th by 2010, reflecting a positive change of 1.33%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 225 to 246, which is a jump of 9.33%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #77,788 | 1.33% |
| Count | 225 | 246 | 9.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farringer
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Farringer identify as White. This percentage decreased slightly from 96.89% in 2000 to 92.28% in 2010. During the same period, there was an emergence of individuals who identified with two or more races, accounting for 4.47% in 2010 from no recorded percentage in 2000. There was also a small percentage (2.03%) of individuals in 2010 who identified as Hispanic, whereas there were none in 2000. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native registered no changes, remaining at 0% for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 92.28% | -4.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.47% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |