Explore the Family Name Furrey
The meaning of Furrey
Irish: variant of Furey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Furrey in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Furrey has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Furrey was ranked the 79,115th most popular surname in the United States with 224 individuals bearing it. By 2010, despite an increase in count to 226 bearers, its rank had dropped to 83,226th, marking a decline of 5.2%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.08 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #83,226 | -5.2% |
| Count | 224 | 226 | 0.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Furrey
Regarding ethnic identity, the Furrey surname saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 95.54% of Furreys identified as White. By 2010, this percentage decreased to 91.15%, showing a reduction of 4.59%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Furreys identifying as Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native both increased, from 0% in 2000 to 2.65% and 2.21% respectively in 2010. There were no individuals with the Furrey surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.54% | 91.15% | -4.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.65% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |