Explore the Family Name Furrow
The meaning of Furrow
Probably an altered form of English Farrow (see Farrar).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Furrow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Furrow slightly decreased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Furrow was ranked as the 14,288th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 15,043rd position, representing a drop in popularity of roughly 5.28%. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Furrow surname increased from 1,923 in 2000 to 1,964 in 2010, an increase of approximately 2.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,288 | #15,043 | -5.28% |
| Count | 1,923 | 1,964 | 2.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.67 | -5.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Furrow
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Furrow also showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, although the proportion decreased slightly from 96.31% in 2000 to 95.06% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic individuals among those carrying the Furrow surname saw a notable increase of nearly 76%, rising from 1.04% in 2000 to 1.83% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races also saw increases, while the percentage of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native either decreased or remained relatively stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 95.06% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 1.83% | 75.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.22% | 29.79% |
| Black | 0.94% | 0.66% | -29.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.36% | 0.66% | 83.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.56% | 33.33% |