Explore the Family Name Pharris
The meaning of Pharris
Irish: variant of Farris.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pharris in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pharris has seen a mild dip in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 18,057th most common surname, but by 2010, it slipped to 19,152nd place, marking a decrease of 6.06%. The total count of people with this surname also saw a slight decline from 1,424 in 2000 to 1,418 in 2010, a drop of 0.42%. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people dropped by 9.43%, indicating a slight decrease in its commonality.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,057 | #19,152 | -6.06% |
| Count | 1,424 | 1,418 | -0.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.48 | -9.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pharris
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pharris also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The White ethnicity group saw a small decrease of 0.71%, while the Black group had a more noticeable decrease of 13.07%. On the other hand, the Hispanic group experienced a significant increase of 96.43%. The group identifying with two or more races also increased by 43.88%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native carrying the Pharris surname in 2000, but by 2010, these groups represented 0.49% and 0.42% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.36% | 86.74% | -0.71% |
| Black | 9.41% | 8.18% | -13.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 2.75% | 96.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.41% | 43.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.42% | 0% |