Explore the Family Name Furze
The meaning of Furze
English (southern, chiefly Devon): variant of Furse.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Furze in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Furze experienced an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Furze was ranked 71,610 in prevalence, but by 2010 it had risen to 69,579, indicating a growth rate of 2.84%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing the Furze surname rose from 254 to 282, marking an 11.02% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also witnessed a slight rise from 0.09 to 0.1, reflecting an 11.11% increment.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #69,579 | 2.84% |
| Count | 254 | 282 | 11.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Furze
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnicity associated with the Furze surname. In the year 2000, 86.61% of those with this surname identified as White, a number that decreased slightly to 83.69% by 2010. The percentage of Black individuals with the Furze surname saw a substantial increase over the decade, rising from 9.06% to 15.25%, up 68.32%. There were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities associated with the Furze surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.61% | 83.69% | -3.37% |
| Black | 9.06% | 15.25% | 68.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |