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

Phares, 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 Phares surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Phares in America

Phares is the 8872nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Phares surname appeared 3,691 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 Phares.

We can also compare 2010 data for Phares 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 Phares

The surname Phares has its origins in France, tracing back to the early medieval period around the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "fere," which means "to strike" or "to smite." This could suggest that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked as a blacksmith or a soldier.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Phares can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval manuscript from the 12th century. This document mentions a person named "Robertus Phares," suggesting that the name was already in use during that time.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname Phares. One such person was Jean Phares, a French soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War during the 14th century. He was recorded as having participated in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.

Another individual of note was Jacques Phares, a French merchant and explorer who traveled to the New World in the 16th century. He is believed to have been one of the first Europeans to establish trade connections with the indigenous populations of Canada.

In the 17th century, a man named Pierre Phares gained prominence as a master glassblower in the city of Paris. His beautiful creations were highly sought after by the French nobility, and his works can still be found in museums and private collections today.

The surname Phares also has ties to various place names throughout France. For instance, the village of Fère-en-Tardenois in the Aisne department is thought to have derived its name from the Old French word "fere," which is related to the origin of the Phares surname.

During the 18th century, a prominent figure named Étienne Phares made a name for himself as a renowned architect. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Paris, including the Église Saint-Roch and the Hôtel de Soubise.

As the centuries passed, the Phares name continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and military leaders. While the exact origins of the surname may be lost to time, its rich history and connections to various aspects of French culture and society have endured.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Phares

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

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

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