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

Fairrow, 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 Fairrow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fairrow in America

Fairrow is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fairrow surname appeared 176 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 Fairrow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fairrow 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 Fairrow

The surname FAIRROW is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "faer" meaning "journey" or "travel" and "row" meaning "row" or "line." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived along a well-traveled route or path.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FAIRROW can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Fairrowe" in the county of Oxfordshire. This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a survey of land and landowners in England.

During the 13th century, the name FAIRROW appeared in various records and manuscripts, often spelled as "Fayrowe" or "Fairerow." One notable individual from this time was Sir William FAIRROW, a knight who fought in the Battle of Lewes in 1264 during the Second Barons' War.

In the 14th century, the name FAIRROW was associated with several place names, such as Fairrow Field in Warwickshire and Fairrow Grange in Yorkshire. This suggests that the name may have been used to identify people who lived in or near these locations.

One of the most prominent figures with the surname FAIRROW was John FAIRROW (1510-1580), a renowned scholar and theologian who served as the Dean of Winchester Cathedral during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another notable individual was Elizabeth FAIRROW (1635-1692), a Quaker preacher and author from Hertfordshire. She wrote several religious tracts and was arrested multiple times for her beliefs during the Quaker persecution in England.

In the 18th century, the FAIRROW name was found in various parish records and census listings across England. One such individual was Thomas FAIRROW (1725-1795), a successful merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire.

Throughout the 19th century, the FAIRROW surname continued to appear in various records and documents. One notable figure was William FAIRROW (1820-1892), a prominent architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London and the surrounding areas.

Overall, the surname FAIRROW has a rich history rooted in medieval England, with connections to both place names and notable individuals across various fields and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fairrow

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

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 Fairrow 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 Fairrow 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 Fairrow was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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