2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Furrier
An occupational surname referring to someone who dealt in fur or fur products.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Furrier. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Furrier 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Furrier in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Furrier, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Furrier
The surname FURRIER is of English origin, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is an occupational name derived from the Old French word 'furrier', meaning a dealer or worker in furs. The name likely originated among individuals who were involved in the fur trade or worked as furriers, preparing and selling fur garments and accessories.
In medieval times, the fur trade was a thriving industry, particularly in England, where the demand for warm and luxurious fur garments was high among the nobility and wealthy classes. Furriers played a crucial role in this trade, sourcing furs from various regions and skilled in the art of tanning, dyeing, and preparing furs for use in clothing and other items.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FURRIER can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275, which lists a Robert le Furrier. This indicates that the name was already in use as an occupational surname by the late 13th century.
In the 14th century, the name FURRIER appeared in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Essex in 1327, where a John Furrier was mentioned. This record provides further evidence of the name's early usage and its association with the fur trade.
During the 15th century, the name FURRIER gained prominence in London, where the fur trade flourished. In 1474, a John Furrier was recorded as a citizen and furrier in the city's records. This individual may have been a member of the Furriers' Company, a guild established in London in the 15th century to regulate the fur trade and protect the interests of furriers.
One notable figure with the surname FURRIER was Thomas Furrier, a furrier who lived in London in the late 16th century. He is mentioned in the records of the Furriers' Company and is believed to have been a successful and influential member of the trade.
Another historically significant individual with the surname FURRIER was William Furrier, born in 1610 in Gloucestershire, England. He was a prominent furrier and businessman who established a successful fur trade business in London, supplying furs to the royal court and other wealthy patrons.
In the 17th century, the name FURRIER appeared in various parish records across England, including in the counties of Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire. This suggests that the name had spread to different regions, likely due to the migration of furriers seeking new business opportunities.
Edward Furrier, born in 1672 in Wiltshire, was a notable furrier who worked in London during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He was known for his high-quality work and was commissioned to create fur garments for members of the aristocracy.
The surname FURRIER also has connections to place names in England, such as Furrier's Green in Oxfordshire, which may have been named after a furrier who resided or worked in the area.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Furrier
Among Census respondents with the surname Furrier, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Furrier 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 Furrier surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.4% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino5.2% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Furrier
Furrier 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
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-2 bearers (-2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 12,731 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+16 bearers (+16.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 15,947 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-2.0%) | Down 12,731 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +16 bearers (+16.0%) | Up 15,947 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 Furrier 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 | #160,975 | #145,028 | 9.9% |
| Count | 100 | 116 | 16.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 29.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Furrier bearers went from 100 to 116 (+16.0% change). The surname moved up 15,947 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #145,028.
FAQ
Furrier surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Furrier?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Furrier. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Furrier?
Furrier ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Furrier. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Furrier.
Has Furrier become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Furrier went from 100 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 16 (+16.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Furrier?
Among Census respondents with the surname Furrier, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Furrier in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.4% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Furrier appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.4%), Hispanic (5.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Furrier (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 Furrier mean?
An occupational surname referring to someone who dealt in fur or fur products. 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 Furrier (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 have the last name Furrier?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Furrier on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.