Explore the Family Name Furry
The meaning of Furry
Irish: variant of Furey or possibly of Farry, a variant of Ferry.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Furry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Furry experienced a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 15,652 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 17,274—a 10.36% decrease. The number of individuals carrying the surname also declined from 1,714 to 1,639, marking a 4.38% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Furry surname per 100,000 also fell by 12.5%, moving from 0.64 to 0.56.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,652 | #17,274 | -10.36% |
| Count | 1,714 | 1,639 | -4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.56 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Furry
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some variability within the Furry surname. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as White remained relatively constant—94.75% in 2000 to 94.69% in 2010. The Hispanic population saw an increase of 61.54%, growing from 1.17% to 1.89%. Conversely, the proportion of Furrys identifying as Black decreased by 11.16%, moving from 2.33% to 2.07%. Moreover, new ethnic identities emerged within the Furry surname by 2010, with both Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native each making up 0.31% of the Furry population. However, the percent of Furrys claiming two or more races halved, dropping from 1.46% to 0.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.75% | 94.69% | -0.06% |
| Black | 2.33% | 2.07% | -11.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.89% | 61.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 0.73% | -50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.31% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.31% | 0% |