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

Fark, 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 Fark surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fark in America

Fark is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fark surname appeared 191 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 Fark.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fark 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 Fark

The surname FARK originates from Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "farken," which meant "to travel" or "to journey." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were travelers or merchants.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FARK can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the town of Wittenberg, where a certain Hans FARK was mentioned in 1578. These church records were crucial in documenting births, marriages, and deaths in the region during that time period.

In the 17th century, the name FARK appeared in various documents across different regions of Germany. For instance, the Landesarchiv Baden-Württemberg (State Archive of Baden-Württemberg) contains records of a family named FARK residing in the town of Heilbronn in 1623.

The FARK name was not limited to Germany alone. Records show that the name had also spread to neighboring countries, such as Austria and Switzerland, by the 18th century. In the Stadtarchiv Salzburg (City Archives of Salzburg), a Johann FARK is mentioned in a document dated 1712.

One of the notable individuals in history who bore the surname FARK was Wilhelm FARK (1834-1901), a German philosopher and author. He wrote several books on ethics and moral philosophy, with his most famous work being "Die Ethik der Neuzeit" (The Ethics of Modern Times), published in 1876.

Another prominent figure was Emilie FARK (1866-1942), a German painter and sculptor. She was known for her exquisite portraits and landscapes, and her works were exhibited in various art galleries across Europe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In the field of literature, the name FARK is associated with Karl FARK (1892-1965), a German poet and novelist. His most celebrated work, "Die Reise nach Innen" (The Journey Within), was published in 1938 and explored themes of self-discovery and existentialism.

Moving forward in history, there was also a notable scientist named Heinrich FARK (1908-1988). He was a physicist and made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics. His research papers were widely published in prestigious scientific journals throughout his career.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the achievements of Gertrud FARK (1923-2019), a German philanthropist and social activist. She dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of underprivileged communities and establishing educational opportunities for children in developing countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fark

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

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

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