Explore the Family Name Farson
The meaning of Farson
English: from the Middle English personal name Fair(e) + -son ‘son of Fair(e)’, or a nickname from Middle English fair(e) ‘fair, beautiful; light of complexion or color of hair or eyes’ + -son. Compare with Fair.
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How common is the last name Farson in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Farson" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Farson ranked 33,380 in popularity, with 645 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 37,792, and the count decreased to 588. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decline of 16.67%, moving from 0.24 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,380 | #37,792 | -13.22% |
| Count | 645 | 588 | -8.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farson
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Farson has also shifted, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no reported bearers of the Farson surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 94.26% in 2000 to 92.86% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 1.86% to 3.23%. Those identifying as Black or as having two or more races both saw decreases, with the latter falling from 1.71% to 1.53% and the former dropping from 1.71% to 1.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.26% | 92.86% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 3.23% | 73.66% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.53% | -10.53% |
| Black | 1.71% | 1.19% | -30.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |