Farrar Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Farrar

"A surname from Old French."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1976 👥 10 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
A surname from Old French.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
10
Life Path
Number 8

📖 What Does Farrar Mean?

Farrar may refer to:Cape Farrar, a headland on the Boothia Peninsula in Nunavut, Canada Farrar, Georgia, a US unincorporated community Farrar, Iowa, a US unincorporated community Farrar Landing, Michigan, an unincorporated community Farrar, Missouri, a US unincorporated community Farrar, North Carolina, a US unincorporated community Farrar, Northern Territory, a suburb in Australia Farrar, Texas, a US unincorporated community Farrar Hill, Tennessee, a US unincorporated community Farrar's Island, a peninsula on the James River in Virginia River Farrar, Scotland Farrar (album), a 2008 album by Scottish fiddler Duncan Chisholm Farrar (surname), people with the surname Farrar

🌐 Wikipedia summary Read full article ↗

Farrar may refer to:Cape Farrar, a headland on the Boothia Peninsula in Nunavut, Canada Farrar, Georgia, a US unincorporated community Farrar, Iowa, a US unincorporated community Farrar Landing, Michigan, an unincorporated community Farrar, Missouri, a US unincorporated community Farrar, North Carolina, a US unincorporated community Farrar, Northern Territory, a suburb in Australia Farrar, Texas, a US unincorporated community Farrar Hill, Tennessee, a US unincorporated community Farrar's Island, a peninsula on the James River in Virginia River Farrar, Scotland Farrar (album), a 2008 album by Scottish fiddler Duncan Chisholm Farrar (surname), people with the surname Farrar

Root Element
Farrar
Core Meaning
"A surname from Old French."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Farrar

F 6
A 1
R 9
R 9
A 1
R 9
SUM 8
8
Life Path
Power & Ambition
2
Soul Urge
Harmony & Diplomacy
6
Personality
Nurturing & Responsibility

Life Path 8 — Power & Ambition: Goal-driven, authoritative, and business-minded.

📊 Farrar in Numbers

10 US bearers
1976 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Farrar" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname from Old French.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~10 people named Farrar in the US. Peaked in 1976 with 5 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Farrar?

The Life Path number for Farrar is 8, associated with Power & Ambition. Soul Urge: 2. Personality: 6.

Is Farrar a boy or girl name?

Farrar is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Farrar in the US?

Approximately 10 people in the United States are named Farrar. The name peaked in 1976 with 5 recorded uses.

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