Explore the Family Name Fraher
The meaning of Fraher
Irish (Munster): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Fearchair, from fearchar ‘dear man, beloved’, or ‘loving’. Compare Faragher. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Mairead.
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How common is the last name Fraher in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fraher has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fraher ranked as the 30,682nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 31,824th. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people bearing the surname Fraher increased slightly from 717 in 2000 to 725 in 2010, suggesting that while the name became less common relative to other surnames, the number of individuals with this surname actually rose.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,682 | #31,824 | -3.72% |
| Count | 717 | 725 | 1.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fraher
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fraher, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, making up 96.09% in 2000 and 93.79% in 2010. The data also shows a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 0.84% in 2000 to 1.79% in 2010. Additionally, there was a modest rise in persons identifying as Black or two or more races. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 93.79% | -2.39% |
| Hispanic | 0.84% | 1.79% | 113.1% |
| Black | 1.26% | 1.52% | 20.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 1.38% | 9.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |