Explore the Family Name Falkenstein
The meaning of Falkenstein
1. German: habitational name from any of several places called Falkenstein, from Old High German falke ‘falcon’ + stein ‘stone, rock’, here indicating a medieval castle. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name as in 1 above or an artificial name composed of German Falke ‘falcon’ + Stein ‘stone’. History: George Ness Falkenstein (1859–1949), educator, minister, and historian, wrote a history of the German Baptist Brethren (1900), became a pastor at the Germantown, PA, German Baptist Brethren congregation in 1893, and was ordained in 1899. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Alois, Hans, Alfons, Fritz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Falkenstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Falkenstein saw negligible changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,565th most common in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to the 21,717th position, marking a decrease of 5.6%. Despite this shift in rank, the actual count of individuals carrying the Falkenstein name remained unchanged at 1,198. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 6.82%, from 0.44 in 2000 to 0.41 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,565 | #21,717 | -5.6% |
| Count | 1,198 | 1,198 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.41 | -6.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Falkenstein
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Falkenstein surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts over the decade. The largest group identifying as Falkenstein remained those of White ethnicity, though their percentage decreased from 96.83% in 2000 to 94.66% in 2010. Proportions of individuals identifying as Hispanic or Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly, with Hispanics rising from 0.92% to 2.17% (a 135.87% increase) and Asian/Pacific Islanders going from 0.50% to 0.92% (an 84% increase). Those reporting two or more races also increased, from 1.34% to 1.59%. There were no reported individuals of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 94.66% | -2.24% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 2.17% | 135.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.59% | 18.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.92% | 84% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |