2000
#22,999
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,038
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.38
Rare Last name
Fury
A surname derived from the Old French "feuru", meaning fierce or raging in temperament.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,315 Americans carry the last name Fury. That puts it at #22,931 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.38 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 260,650 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fury 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Fury with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
1.3K
1 in 260,650
Census rank
#22,931
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,147 bearers of the surname Fury in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.38 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 22931st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fury, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Black (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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 This historical reference underscores the name's long-standing presence in English history.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fury
Among Census respondents with the surname Fury, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Black (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Fury 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 Fury surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.4% · 1,002
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 48
- Black or African American3.7% · 43
- Two or more races3.3% · 38
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fury
Fury 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
#24,370
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,028
-10 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.35
Rank movement Down 1,371 places
2020
#22,931
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,147
+119 bearers (+11.6%)
Per 100,000 0.38
Rank movement Up 1,439 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #22,999 | 1,038 | 0.38 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #24,370 | 1,028 | 0.35 | -10 bearers (-1.0%) | Down 1,371 places |
| 2020 | #22,931 | 1,147 | 0.38 | +119 bearers (+11.6%) | Up 1,439 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 Fury 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 | #24,370 | #22,931 | 5.9% |
| Count | 1,028 | 1,147 | 11.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.35 | 0.38 | 9.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fury bearers went from 1,028 to 1,147 (+11.6% change). The surname moved up 1,439 positions in the national ranking, going from #24,370 to #22,931.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Fury
FAQ
Fury surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fury?
Name Census estimates that about 1,315 living Americans carry the surname Fury. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 260,650 residents.
How common is Fury?
Fury ranks #22,931 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.38 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 1,147 people with the surname Fury. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,315), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.38 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.38 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 Fury.
Has Fury become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fury went from 1,028 recorded bearers to 1,147. That is an increase of 119 (+11.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #24,370 to #22,931.
What does the Census say about the background of Fury?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fury, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Black (3.7%). 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 Fury in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.4% (1,002 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fury appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.4%), Hispanic (4.2%), Black (3.7%). 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 Fury (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 Fury mean?
A surname derived from the Old French "feuru", meaning fierce or raging in temperament. 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 Fury (0.38 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 surname Fury?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.