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

Faricy, 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 Faricy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Faricy in America

Faricy is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Faricy surname appeared 119 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 Faricy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Faricy 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 Faricy

The surname Faricy originated in Ireland, with roots dating back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Gaelic word "fairche," meaning a level green or grassland. The name was likely given to those who lived or worked near such areas.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in ancient Irish annals and manuscripts, such as the Annals of the Four Masters, which chronicle events in Ireland from the earliest times to the 17th century. One notable entry mentions a "Fearghal O'Faircheallaigh" in the year 1164.

The Faricy surname is most prevalent in counties Clare and Limerick, suggesting that the name originated in the western region of Ireland. Some variations in spelling include Farrelly, Farahey, and Farraher, reflecting the evolution of the name over time.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Faricy family settled in County Meath, where they became prominent landowners. Sir Richard Faricy (1560-1632) was knighted for his service to the English crown and is recorded as having held extensive estates in the area.

During the Irish Rebellion of 1641, a Captain James Faricy (1605-1667) led a contingent of troops in defense of the Protestant settlers in Ulster. His bravery and leadership earned him recognition in contemporary accounts of the conflict.

In the 18th century, John Faricy (1712-1789) was a renowned poet and storyteller from County Clare, known for his preservation of traditional Irish folklore and ballads. His works were widely circulated and helped to preserve the cultural heritage of the region.

Another notable figure was Patrick Faricy (1798-1870), a successful merchant and philanthropist from Limerick City. He made a fortune in the textile trade and used his wealth to establish schools and hospitals for the underprivileged in his community.

As Irish immigrants began to settle in other parts of the world, the Faricy name spread beyond its original homeland. In the 19th century, Michael Faricy (1825-1902) was among the first wave of Irish settlers in Australia, establishing a successful farming operation in the colony of New South Wales.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Faricy

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

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

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