Explore the Family Name Furnish
The meaning of Furnish
English: variant of Furness. Alternatively, a variant of Furneaux (see Furnace 2).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Furnish in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Furnish has seen a subtle change in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 19,355th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 19,997th place, marking a decrease of 3.32%. However, the actual count of people bearing this surname increased from 1,295 to 1,339 during this time period, registering a growth of 3.4%. The proportion per 100k people also somewhat decreased from 0.48 in 2000 to 0.45 in 2010, representing a 6.25% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,355 | #19,997 | -3.32% |
| Count | 1,295 | 1,339 | 3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.45 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Furnish
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts for people with the last name Furnish. While those identifying as White remained the majority, their representation decreased slightly from 96.53% in 2000 to 95.07% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased marginally from 0.93% to 0.97%, and Hispanic ethnicity saw a notable rise from 1.62% to 2.02%. Most strikingly, individuals claiming two or more races jumped dramatically from 0.62% to 1.49%, marking a 140.32% increase. No Furnish individuals identified as Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 95.07% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 2.02% | 24.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 1.49% | 140.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 0.97% | 4.3% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |