Explore the Family Name Furlow
The meaning of Furlow
English: variant of Farlow.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Furlow in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Furlow" has slightly decreased over the past decade. In 2000, Furlow was ranked 9639 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, the rank had dropped to 9966, marking a decline of 3.39%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 3095 to 3237, showing a growth of 4.59%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease from 1.15 to 1.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,639 | #9,966 | -3.39% |
| Count | 3,095 | 3,237 | 4.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.15 | 1.1 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Furlow
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights about the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Furlow". Over the course of a decade, there have been significant shifts in the ethnicity distribution amongst individuals bearing this surname. Asian/Pacific Islander representation grew by an impressive 226.32%, although it still makes up a small fraction. The Hispanic population more than doubled, showing an increase of 138.05%. The number of people identifying as two or more races also rose by 74.48%. Interestingly, while Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations saw modest increases, the White population decreased by 9.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.25% | 50.05% | -9.41% |
| Black | 41.68% | 43.78% | 5.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 2.69% | 138.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 2.53% | 74.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.19% | 0.62% | 226.32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.29% | 0.34% | 17.24% |