Explore the Family Name Fearnow
The meaning of Fearnow
Americanized form of German Fernau or of Virnau (also Viernow), a habitational name from Viernau in Thuringia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fearnow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fearnow has increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 48,196th and by 2010 it had risen slightly to a rank of 47,966. Over those ten years, there was a 7.04% increase in the number of individuals with the surname Fearnow, growing from a count of 412 to 441. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #47,966 | 0.48% |
| Count | 412 | 441 | 7.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fearnow
In terms of ethnic identity, Fearnow is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000, approximately 97.82% of those with the Fearnow surname identified as White, and this percentage slightly decreased to 97.28% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or of two or more races in both 2000 and 2010. However, by 2010, the surname had emerged among those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native, each making up 1.13% of individuals with the Fearnow name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.82% | 97.28% | -0.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |