Find out how popular the last name Fahrig is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Fahrig.

Fahrig, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Fahrig surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fahrig in America

Fahrig is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fahrig surname appeared 108 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Fahrig.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fahrig to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Fahrig

The surname FAHRIG has its origins in Germany, emerging in the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "farahan," meaning "to travel" or "to journey." This suggests that the name may have been initially assigned as an occupational surname for those who were travelers, merchants, or wanderers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the FAHRIG name can be found in the Bürgeraufnahmen (Citizen Enrollment Records) of the city of Frankfurt in 1387, where a certain Henne Fahrig was listed as a resident. This provides evidence of the name's existence in the German-speaking regions during that time.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as "Fahriges," "Fahrigk," and "Fahrich," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and orthography. These variations can be traced back to various German dialects and local customs.

The FAHRIG name has been linked to several notable historical figures throughout the centuries. One such figure was Johann Christoph Fahrig (1668-1742), a German theologian and author who served as a pastor in Saxony. His works, including theological treatises and sermons, were widely circulated during his lifetime.

Another prominent individual bearing the FAHRIG name was Friedrich Wilhelm Fahrig (1809-1883), a German painter and lithographer known for his landscapes and architectural renderings. His works can be found in several museums and private collections across Germany.

In the 19th century, the FAHRIG name gained further recognition with the birth of Wilhelm Fahrig (1835-1907), a German businessman and philanthropist. He made significant contributions to charitable organizations and educational institutions in his hometown of Berlin.

The name FAHRIG has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany. For instance, the village of Fahrig in the state of Saxony-Anhalt is believed to have derived its name from the surname, suggesting a connection between the name and a specific geographic location.

While the FAHRIG surname may have originated as an occupational name, it has since become a well-established family name, with bearers scattered across various regions of Germany and beyond. Its enduring presence in historical records and its association with notable individuals highlights the rich cultural heritage embedded within this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fahrig

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Fahrig.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Fahrig was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Fahrig has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Fahrig was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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