Explore the Family Name Phair
The meaning of Phair
English, Scottish and Irish: variant of Fair. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Phair in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Phair has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 21,902, but by 2010 it had moved up to 21,524, a change of 1.73%. The count, which is the number of people carrying the surname, also increased from 1,105 in 2000 to 1,213 in 2010, a rise of 9.77%. However, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,902 | #21,524 | 1.73% |
| Count | 1,105 | 1,213 | 9.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Phair
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Phair. While the majority of those bearing this surname identified as White (80.05% in 2010), there were shifts in other categories. There was a notable increase in the percentage identifying as either Black or Two or more races. Specifically, the percentage identifying as Black rose from 8.33% in 2000 to 10.31% in 2010, an increase of 23.77%, while those identifying as Two or more races increased from 1.54% to 2.06%. During the same period, there was also a minor emergence of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic. However, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 6.24% to 5.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.26% | 80.05% | -3.86% |
| Black | 8.33% | 10.31% | 23.77% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.24% | 5.03% | -19.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 2.06% | 33.77% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |