Furie
A surname derived from the French term "furié" meaning angry or enraged.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 171 Americans carry the last name Furie. That puts it at #122,314 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,004,411 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Furie surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
171
1 in 2,004,411
Census rank
#122,314
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
141
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 141 bearers of the surname Furie in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 122314th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Furie, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Furie
The surname FURIE is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the northern regions near the borders with Belgium and Germany. It is thought to have derived from the Old French word "furie," which means "fury" or "rage." The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, possibly as a descriptive nickname for someone with a fiery temper or a fierce demeanor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FURIE can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Bertin, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Abbey of Saint-Bertin in Saint-Omer, France, dating back to the 9th century. The name appears in a document from the late 12th century, referring to a man named Renaud FURIE.
In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name FURIE was Gilles FURIE, a merchant and landowner from the town of Lille, in the historical province of Flanders. Records from the time mention his involvement in various commercial transactions and land disputes.
During the 14th century, the FURIE surname spread to neighboring regions, including the Duchy of Brabant (now part of Belgium) and the Rhineland area of Germany. In the Stadt Achener archive, which contains historical records from the city of Aachen, there are references to a family named FURIE residing in the area during this period.
A prominent individual with the FURIE surname was Jean FURIE, a French military commander who served under King Charles VII during the Hundred Years' War in the 15th century. He was mentioned in several chronicles and historical accounts for his bravery and leadership in battles against the English forces.
In the 16th century, the FURIE name appeared in the records of the Duchy of Lorraine, where a family with this surname owned a small estate near the town of Épinal. One of their descendants, Claude FURIE, born in 1543, was a renowned scholar and author of several works on philosophy and theology.
Over the centuries, variations of the spelling emerged, including Furye, Furey, and Fury, particularly in regions where the name spread, such as the Low Countries, Germany, and England. Despite these changes in spelling, the name's origins can be traced back to the original Old French form, FURIE.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Furie
Among Census respondents with the surname Furie, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Furie bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Furie surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.3%
- Hispanic or Latino5.0%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Furie surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #122,314 | #122,314 | 0.0% |
| Count | 141 | 141 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Furie bearers went from 141 to 141 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #122,314 to #122,314.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Furie
FAQ
Furie surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Furie?
The surname Furie holds position #122,314 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 171 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Furie surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Furie, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.