Explore the Family Name Furrh
The meaning of Furrh
Perhaps an altered form of Furr or Farr.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Furrh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Furrh has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,174th most popular surname and by 2010 it had dropped to 60,347. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this time period, from 374 in 2000 to 334 in 2010. This represents a negative change of 10.7% over these years. The proportion of people with the Furrh surname per 100,000 also declined by 21.43%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #60,347 | -15.66% |
| Count | 374 | 334 | -10.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Furrh
In terms of ethnic identity, the Furrh surname is predominantly associated with white ethnicity, as indicated by the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of those with the Furrh surname identified as white. While there was a slight decrease in this percentage over the decade, dropping from 95.72% to 95.21%, this remained the dominant ethnicity. Hispanic identification amongst those with the Furrh surname saw an increase, rising from 1.6% in 2000 to 3.89% in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or two or more races in either year. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native was 1.6% in 2000 but fell to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.72% | 95.21% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 3.89% | 143.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.6% | 0% | 0% |