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

Farran, 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 Farran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Farran in America

Farran is the 30980th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Farran surname appeared 750 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 Farran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Farran 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 Farran

The surname Farran is of Irish origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval Gaelic language. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic word "fearann," which translates to "land" or "territory." This suggests that the name was initially associated with landowners or individuals who held significant tracts of land.

The earliest recorded instances of the Farran surname can be found in ancient Irish annals and manuscripts dating back to the 12th century. One notable example is the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history, which mentions individuals bearing the name Farran during the 13th century.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Farran name was prevalent in various regions of Ireland, particularly in counties such as Wicklow, Sligo, and Roscommon. Some historical records from this period indicate that the name was also spelled as Faran, Ferran, or Farren, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and orthography common at the time.

The Farran surname gained further prominence during the 17th century, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such figure was John Farran (1605-1680), an Irish priest and theologian who served as the Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise. Another prominent Farran was Robert Farran (1635-1722), an Irish politician and landowner who served as a member of the Irish Parliament.

In the 18th century, the Farran name continued to be associated with landowners and individuals of influence in Ireland. One noteworthy individual was Thomas Farran (1718-1789), an Irish politician and landowner who represented County Wicklow in the Irish Parliament.

As the centuries progressed, the Farran surname spread beyond Ireland, with individuals bearing the name migrating to various parts of the world. One notable figure was John Farran (1819-1891), an English-born Australian politician and lawyer who served as the Premier of Western Australia from 1890 to 1891.

Another significant individual with the Farran surname was Roy Farran (1886-1949), a British explorer and Antarctic adventurer. He participated in several expeditions to the Antarctic region in the early 20th century and made significant contributions to the exploration and mapping of the continent.

In more recent times, the Farran surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. One notable example is Maeve Farran (born 1957), an Irish film director and screenwriter known for her work in both television and cinema.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Farran

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

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

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