Explore the Family Name Farry
The meaning of Farry
Irish (northern): variant of Ferry. From Ó Farraigh, a rare surname, or more likely Ó Fearadhaigh ‘descendant of Fearadhach’, a personal name meaning ‘manly’, a derivative of Irish fear ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Donal, Liam.
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How common is the last name Farry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Farry has experienced a slight decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Farry ranked 38,035th in popularity, but by the end of the decade, it had slipped to 40,016th. The number count of people bearing this surname remained constant at 548 over both census years. Consequently, its proportion per 100,000 people fell slightly from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,035 | #40,016 | -5.21% |
| Count | 548 | 548 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farry
Concerning ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Farry identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, this group accounted for over 93% of all Farrys. An interesting change, however, was seen in the Hispanic population, which rose significantly by approximately 75% from 1.46% in 2000 to 2.55% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Black or of two or more races saw decreases, with the former disappearing entirely by 2010. Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives were recorded in neither year, although some data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.16% | 93.8% | -0.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.55% | 74.66% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 1.64% | -25.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Black | 2.01% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |