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

Faries, 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 Faries surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Faries in America

Faries is the 27059th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Faries surname appeared 895 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 Faries.

We can also compare 2010 data for Faries 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 Faries

The surname Faries originated in Scotland and dates back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "faidhre," meaning "to watch" or "to guard," suggesting that the name's earliest bearers may have been watchmen or sentries. The name was most prevalent in the regions of Angus and Aberdeenshire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, where a certain Adam Fary is mentioned in 1296. The name also appears in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which recorded the names of Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England.

The surname Faries has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Farey, Farie, Fairrie, and Fairie. These variations reflect the regional dialects and phonetic spellings common in Scotland during that time period.

In the 16th century, the name Faries was associated with the lands of Fariehirst, located in the Scottish Borders region. A notable figure from this era was John Faries (c. 1520-1598), who served as the Laird of Fariehirst and played a role in the conflicts between Scottish Protestants and Catholics.

Another prominent individual bearing the Faries surname was James Faries (1720-1788), a Scottish merchant and landowner who emigrated to the American colonies in the mid-18th century and established himself in Virginia. He was a significant figure in the early history of the United States.

In the 19th century, the Faries surname was found in various parts of Scotland, including Aberdeenshire, where a family of Faries were landowners and farmers. One notable member of this branch was Robert Faries (1801-1879), a respected agriculturist and community leader in the region.

Other notable individuals with the Faries surname include:

• William Faries (1832-1904), a Scottish-born American businessman and politician who served as the Mayor of Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
• John Faries (1865-1938), an American lawyer and judge who served on the Supreme Court of Illinois.
• Margaret Faries (1912-2004), a Scottish author and illustrator of children's books, known for her depictions of Scottish rural life.

While the Faries surname has its roots in Scotland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to emigration and migration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Faries

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

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

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