Explore the Family Name Furbee
The meaning of Furbee
Altered form of English Furby.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Furbee in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Furbee saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving down from rank 28,856 to 30,202, marking a 4.66% decrease. Despite this fall in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Furbee surname remained steady at 776 during both census years. This stability in count is reflected in a minor reduction in proportion per 100,000 people, dropping from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010, a decrease of 10.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,856 | #30,202 | -4.66% |
| Count | 776 | 776 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Furbee
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Furbee surname, again using Decennial U.S. Census data, we see some minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly identified with individuals of White ethnicity, the percentage did decline slightly from 96.91% to 96.13%, a minimal change of -0.80%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation saw an increase of 81.25%, albeit from a small base of 0.64% to 1.16%. The percentage identifying as Black remained constant at 0.64%. Individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races also increased from 1.16% to 1.29%, marking an 11.21% change. There was no data available for those of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 96.13% | -0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.29% | 11.21% |
| Hispanic | 0.64% | 1.16% | 81.25% |
| Black | 0.64% | 0.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |