Explore the Family Name Phariss
The meaning of Phariss
Irish: variant of Farris.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Phariss in the United States?
The surname Phariss was ranked 41,722 in popularity in the year 2000 according to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census. By 2010, however, the ranking dropped slightly to 45,886, showing a decrease of about 9.98%. In terms of count, there were 491 individuals with the surname Phariss in 2000, and this number decreased to 465 by 2010 — a decline of 5.3%. Similarly, the proportion of this surname per 100k people also saw a decline from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, marking an 11.11% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,722 | #45,886 | -9.98% |
| Count | 491 | 465 | -5.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Phariss
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Phariss as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's observed that a significant majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with 93.28% and 92.47% respectively, though there was a minor decline of 0.87%. The second largest group identifying with this surname was Hispanic, which saw a rise from 5.30% in 2000 to 5.81% in 2010, indicating a growth of 9.62%. A small percentage also identified as belonging to two or more races, increasing slightly from 1.02% in 2000 to 1.08% in 2010. The census data showed no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.28% | 92.47% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 5.3% | 5.81% | 9.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.08% | 5.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |