2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Farine
An Italian surname referring to someone who worked with flour or meal.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Farine. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Farine surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Farine in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Farine, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.3%) and Hispanic (5.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Farine
The surname "FARINE" is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "farine," meaning "flour." It is believed to have originated in the 12th or 13th century, likely as an occupational surname for someone who worked with flour, such as a miller or a baker.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Livre des Métiers" (Book of Trades), a 13th-century document from Paris that lists various professions and trades. The entry for "farinier" (flour maker or miller) suggests that the name was already in use at that time.
The name "FARINE" can also be traced back to various regions of France, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country, where many mills and bakeries were located. It is possible that the name was initially associated with specific towns or villages known for their flour production or milling activities.
In the 14th century, a notable bearer of the name was Jean Farine, a merchant from the city of Rouen in Normandy, who is mentioned in several historical records from that era. Another early example is Guillaume Farine, a baker who lived in Paris during the 15th century, as recorded in the city's tax records.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name "FARINE" began to spread across Europe as French immigrants and merchants settled in other regions. For instance, Jacques Farine (1576-1648) was a French Protestant who fled religious persecution and became a prominent merchant in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In England, the name can be found in various historical documents, often with variations in spelling, such as "Farain" or "Faryn." One notable bearer was William Faryn, a wealthy landowner who lived in Berkshire in the late 15th century and is mentioned in the "Feet of Fines" records.
Other notable individuals with the surname "FARINE" include:
1. Philippe Farine (1689-1767), a French painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits.
2. Marie-Louise Farine (1751-1822), a Swiss educator and writer who advocated for women's education.
3. Joseph Farine (1818-1892), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris.
4. Étienne Farine (1862-1932), a French politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.
5. Marcel Farine (1901-1971), a Swiss artist and sculptor known for his abstract works and public art installations.
While the surname "FARINE" may have evolved over time and spread to different parts of the world, its origins can be traced back to the flour-related occupations and trades that were prevalent in medieval France.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Farine
Among Census respondents with the surname Farine, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.3%) and Hispanic (5.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Farine bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Farine surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.3% · 100
- Two or more races8.3% · 10
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Farine
Farine appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-3 bearers (-2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,636 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+11 bearers (+10.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,403 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.7%) | Down 12,636 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.1%) | Up 8,403 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Farine surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #142,049 | 5.6% |
| Count | 109 | 120 | 10.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Farine bearers went from 109 to 120 (+10.1% change). The surname moved up 8,403 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #142,049.
FAQ
Farine surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Farine?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Farine. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Farine?
Farine ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Farine. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Farine.
Has Farine become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Farine went from 109 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 11 (+10.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Farine?
Among Census respondents with the surname Farine, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.3%) and Hispanic (5.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Farine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.3% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Farine appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.3%), Two or More Races (8.3%), Hispanic (5.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Farine (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Farine mean?
An Italian surname referring to someone who worked with flour or meal. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Farine (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Farine?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Farine, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.