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

Fury, 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 Fury surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fury in America

Fury is the 24370th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fury surname appeared 1,028 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 Fury.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fury 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 Fury

The surname Fury is of English origin, derived from the Old French word "furie," meaning "fury" or "rage." This name likely originated during the Middle Ages in England, perhaps as a descriptive nickname for someone with a fiery temperament or a fierce warrior on the battlefield.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Fury surname dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273 as "Rogero le Furi." This early spelling variation suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a place name derived from the Old French word "furie."

Notably, the Fury surname is mentioned in the renowned Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This historical reference underscores the name's long-standing presence in English history.

During the 16th century, the Fury surname gained prominence with the birth of Edward Fury (1537-1585), an English soldier and statesman who served as the Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire. Another notable figure was William Fury (1590-1657), an English clergyman and author known for his religious works.

In the 18th century, John Fury (1720-1792) was a prominent English merchant and landowner, while in the 19th century, Samuel Fury (1828-1901) made his mark as a renowned English architect known for designing several iconic buildings in London.

One of the most famous individuals with the Fury surname is the American professional boxer, Tyson Fury (born 1988), who has held multiple world heavyweight championship titles and is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of the modern era.

Throughout its history, the Fury surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Furi, Furie, Furye, and Furey, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic changes over time. The name has also been associated with several place names, such as Furyland in Gloucestershire and Furyleigh in Somerset, further highlighting its deep roots in English geography and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fury

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

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

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