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

Pharms, 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 Pharms surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pharms in America

Pharms is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pharms surname appeared 207 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 Pharms.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pharms 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 Pharms

The surname PHARMS is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, deriving from the Old English word "fearm," which means "farm" or "landed estate." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to identify individuals who lived or worked on a farm or agricultural land.

The earliest recorded instances of the name PHARMS can be traced back to the late 12th century, with records showing individuals bearing the surname in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Yorkshire. One of the earliest documented references to the name is found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from the year 1195, which mentions a person named William Pharms.

In the 13th century, the name PHARMS appeared in several historical documents, including the Feet of Fines for Nottinghamshire in 1246, which recorded a land transaction involving a person named Robert Pharms. Additionally, the Hundred Rolls of 1273 for Yorkshire listed a certain John Pharms as a landowner in the village of Wragby.

During the 14th century, the PHARMS surname gained further prominence, and several notable individuals bearing the name emerged. One such figure was Sir William Pharms, a knight who fought alongside Edward III during the Hundred Years' War against France. He was born around 1310 and died in 1382.

In the 15th century, the PHARMS family established a stronghold in the village of Ketton, Rutland, where they owned a substantial amount of land and property. One of the most prominent members of this branch was Richard Pharms, who served as a member of the Parliament during the reign of Henry VI in the mid-1400s.

Throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, the PHARMS surname continued to be well-represented in various parts of England, with several individuals achieving notable positions. One such figure was Thomas Pharms (1550-1624), a renowned scholar and theologian who served as the Dean of Peterborough Cathedral.

Another noteworthy individual was Sir John Pharms (1620-1688), a wealthy merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the establishment of the East India Company. He was knighted by Charles II in recognition of his contributions to international trade and commerce.

By the 18th century, the PHARMS surname had spread beyond England, with some members of the family migrating to other parts of the British Isles and even to the American colonies. One notable figure from this period was William Pharms (1745-1820), a prominent banker and financier in London who was instrumental in the development of the City's financial district.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pharms

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

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

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