Explore the Family Name Pharis
The meaning of Pharis
Irish: variant of Farris.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pharis in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pharis has decreased over the last decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 17,791 in popularity and had 1,451 individuals bearing it. By 2010, the rank dropped to 22,047 and the count of individuals with this surname fell to 1,176, indicating a 23.92% decrease in rank and an 18.95% drop in count. As a proportion per 100k people, the name declined by 25.93%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,791 | #22,047 | -23.92% |
| Count | 1,451 | 1,176 | -18.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.4 | -25.93% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pharis
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Pharis identify as White, with 94.62% in 2000 and 93.54% in 2010. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black identity among those with this surname was completely lost between 2000 and 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly by 87.42%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a 54.55% growth. Those who identified as belonging to two or more races slightly grew by 1.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.62% | 93.54% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.98% | 87.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.62% | 1.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 0.85% | 54.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.31% | 0% | 0% |