Explore the Family Name Furphy
The meaning of Furphy
Irish: from Ó Foirbhithe ‘descendant of Foirbthe’, a personal name meaning ‘complete, perfect, or old’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Furphy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Furphy increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 90,252 in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 79,846. This represents an increase of approximately 11.53%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also grew from 190 in 2000 to 238 in 2010, a rise of 25.26%. Proportionally, per every 100,000 people, those carrying the Furphy name went up slightly from 0.07 to 0.08, indicating a 14.29% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,252 | #79,846 | 11.53% |
| Count | 190 | 238 | 25.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Furphy
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Furphy identified as White, accounting for 91.05% in 2000 and increasing by 3.37% to 94.12% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic decreased by half from 6.84% in 2000 to 3.36% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Furphy surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.05% | 94.12% | 3.37% |
| Hispanic | 6.84% | 3.36% | -50.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |