Explore the Family Name Furbish
The meaning of Furbish
Variant of Furbush.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Furbish in the United States?
The surname Furbish, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 65,862nd in terms of popularity; by 2010, it had fallen to the 70,403rd spot, marking a decrease of 6.89%. The actual count of individuals bearing the Furbish surname also decreased marginally from 281 in 2000 to 278 in 2010, constituting a 1.07% drop. The proportion of people with the Furbish surname per 100,000 population also saw a reduction of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #70,403 | -6.89% |
| Count | 281 | 278 | -1.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Furbish
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Furbish surname identify as White. This group saw an increase from 97.51% in 2000 to 98.20% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 98.2% | 0.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |