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

Farage, 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 Farage surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Farage in America

Farage is the 81458th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Farage surname appeared 232 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 Farage.

We can also compare 2010 data for Farage 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 Farage

The surname Farage has its origins in the northern French region of Picardy, dating back to the medieval era around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "ferage," which referred to a toll or fee paid for the use of a ferry or bridge crossing.

This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who operated or maintained such transportation services along rivers or waterways in the region. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational surname given to those who collected the tolls or fees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Cartulary of Ponthieu, a medieval manuscript from the 13th century, which mentions a "Willelmus de Ferrage" in the year 1256. This document provides evidence of the name's presence in the region during that time period.

In the 14th century, a variation of the name, "Ferage," appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Northamptonshire, England, indicating the potential migration of individuals bearing the name from France to England.

Notable individuals with the surname Farage throughout history include:

1. Guillaume Farage (c. 1460-1528), a French jurist and legal scholar from Amiens, known for his contributions to the development of civil law.
2. Jean Farage (1535-1610), a French Protestant theologian and author from Picardy, who was a prominent figure during the French Wars of Religion.
3. Pierre Farage (1642-1718), a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Sulpice.
4. Marie-Jeanne Farage (1733-1805), a French botanist and naturalist from Rouen, who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the region.
5. Étienne Farage (1819-1892), a French sculptor and artist from Abbeville, known for his works depicting historical and mythological scenes.

While the surname Farage has its roots in northern France, it has since spread to various parts of Europe and beyond, with different branches and variations emerging over time. However, the earliest records and notable figures suggest a strong connection to the Picardy region and its historical significance in the development and dissemination of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Farage

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

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

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