Explore the Family Name Farron
The meaning of Farron
English and Irish: variant of Farren.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Farron in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Farron saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Farron was ranked 63,297th in popularity and had 295 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank dropped to 84,463 with only 222 instances, marking a decline of 33.44% in rank and 24.75% in count. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 27.27%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #84,463 | -33.44% |
| Count | 295 | 222 | -24.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farron
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Farron. There was no record of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander or those identifying as two or more races during this period. However, the number of Whites with the Farron surname increased by 11.96%, moving from 79.66% in 2000 to 89.19% in 2010. There was a significant decrease in the Hispanic and Black communities carrying this surname, with a reduction of 30.48% and 53.54% respectively. Notably, there were no American Indian and Alaskan Natives identified with the Farron surname in 2010, down from 3.73% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.66% | 89.19% | 11.96% |
| Hispanic | 7.12% | 4.95% | -30.48% |
| Black | 6.78% | 3.15% | -53.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.73% | 0% | 0% |