Explore the Family Name Farrior
The meaning of Farrior
Altered form of English Farrier.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Farrior in the United States?
The surname Farrior, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 19,813th in popularity with a count of 1,256 occurrences per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had improved slightly to 19,628th, and the number of individuals bearing this surname had risen by 9.39% to 1,374. Despite this growth, the proportion of the Farrior surname within the population remained steady at 0.47 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,813 | #19,628 | 0.93% |
| Count | 1,256 | 1,374 | 9.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farrior
In terms of ethnicity, the Census also provides some insights. The majority of individuals with the surname Farrior identified as Black, accounting for 54.06% in 2000 and increasing to 56.55% in 2010. Those identifying as White made up the second largest group, although their representation decreased from 42.36% in 2000 to 39.23% in 2010. The Hispanic population showed significant growth, jumping from 1.19% to 1.97% over the decade. Individuals of two or more races also increased slightly, going from 1.51% to 1.60%. No individuals with the Farrior surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. This comprehensive data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census, underlining the diverse ethnic identities associated with the surname Farrior.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54.06% | 56.55% | 4.61% |
| White | 42.36% | 39.23% | -7.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.97% | 65.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 1.6% | 5.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |