Explore the Family Name Furby
The meaning of Furby
English: habitational name from either of two places in North and East Yorkshire named Firby, from the Old Danish personal name Frithi + Old Norse bȳ ‘farm, settlement’.
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How common is the last name Furby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Furby has experienced a slight decline over a decade. In 2000, Furby was ranked as the 42,134th most popular name in the United States, with an estimated count of 485 bearing the surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 44,653 and the count to 481, representing a decrease of 5.98% and 0.82% respectively. The proportion of those with the surname Furby per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11%, from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,134 | #44,653 | -5.98% |
| Count | 485 | 481 | -0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Furby
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts over time. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname Furby identified as White at 75.88%, followed by Black at 20.41%. A small portion identified as Hispanic (1.03%) or claimed two or more races (2.06%). By 2010, the percentage of Furbys identifying as White slightly decreased to 75.26%, while the percentage identifying as Black also decreased to 17.46%. The proportion reporting as Hispanic rose significantly to 3.74%, marking a 263.11% increase from the previous decade. Interestingly, 2.08% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, an ethnicity previously unrepresented among those with the Furby surname. There were no reported Furbys identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.88% | 75.26% | -0.82% |
| Black | 20.41% | 17.46% | -14.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 3.74% | 263.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |