Explore the Family Name Feury
The meaning of Feury
Irish: from Ó Fiúra, a variant of Furey. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Caitlin, Gearold.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Feury in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Feury has witnessed a decline over time. In 2000, it was ranked 51,680th in terms of prevalence and dropped to the 65,066th position by 2010, marking a decrease of 25.9%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 378 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, reflecting a 19.31% reduction. The proportion of people named Feury per 100,000 population also fell by 28.57%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #65,066 | -25.9% |
| Count | 378 | 305 | -19.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.1 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feury
Ethnicity-wise, the Feury surname is predominantly associated with those of White ethnic identity. As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000, 97.09% of individuals with the Feury surname identified as White, though this percentage dropped slightly to 92.79% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying as Black with the same surname saw a significant increase from 2.38% in 2000 to 5.25% in 2010. No changes were observed in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more races, with the figures remaining at zero across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 92.79% | -4.43% |
| Black | 2.38% | 5.25% | 120.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |