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

Farquharson, 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 Farquharson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Farquharson in America

Farquharson is the 16544th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Farquharson surname appeared 1,735 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Farquharson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Farquharson 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 Farquharson

The surname Farquharson is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic personal name "Fearchar". The earliest recorded instance of this name can be traced back to the early 12th century in the region of Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

The name Farquharson is believed to have originated from the lands of Farquharson, located near the village of Finzean in Aberdeenshire. The name is also closely associated with the Clan Farquharson, a Highland Scottish clan that played a significant role in the region's history.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Farquharson name is found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which document the sworn allegiance of Scottish noblemen to King Edward I of England. Finlay de Farcharsone is listed among the Scottish landowners who swore fealty to the English king.

In the 14th century, the Farquharson family became prominent landowners in Aberdeenshire, holding the estates of Invercauld and Broughdearg. During this time, the name was also spelled as "Farcherson" and "Fercharson".

Notable individuals bearing the Farquharson surname include Robert Farquharson (1756-1837), a Scottish-American Revolutionary War veteran and early settler in Ohio. Another prominent figure was James Farquharson (1834-1907), a Scottish painter and etcher known for his landscape paintings.

In the literary world, George Farquharson (1678-1707) was a Scottish dramatist and playwright best known for his comedies "The Beaux' Stratagem" and "The Recruiting Officer". Additionally, Martha Farquharson (1846-1921) was a Scottish novelist and children's writer who published under the pen name "Tytler".

One of the most notable Farquharsons was Sir Robert Farquharson of Munie (1538-1589), who served as a Scottish judge and Lord of Session. He played a significant role in the legal and judicial system of Scotland during the 16th century.

The Farquharson surname has a rich history rooted in the Scottish Highlands, with its origins dating back to the 12th century. Throughout the centuries, individuals with this surname have made notable contributions in various fields, including literature, art, law, and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Farquharson

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

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

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