Explore the Family Name Fatheree
The meaning of Fatheree
Possibly Irish: shortened Americanized form of Ó Fiachra, which is found as Feigh(e)ry in Ireland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fatheree in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fatheree has seen an increase in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010. The rank improved from 36,093 in 2000 to 35,447 in 2010, a change of about 1.79%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 587 in 2000 to 635 in 2010, a growth rate of approximately 8.18%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.22 across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,093 | #35,447 | 1.79% |
| Count | 587 | 635 | 8.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fatheree
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Fatheree identify as White, though there was a slight decrease in this group from 89.78% in 2000 to 86.46% in 2010. A notable increase was observed within the Hispanic group, which surged by 103.53% from 1.70% in 2000 to 3.46% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black also increased by 18.96%, from 5.96% to 7.09%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those who identify with two or more races dropped by 16.47%, from 1.70% to 1.42%. Lastly, the year 2010 saw individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native for the first time, each constituting 0.79% of the Fatheree population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.78% | 86.46% | -3.7% |
| Black | 5.96% | 7.09% | 18.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 3.46% | 103.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 1.42% | -16.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |