Explore the Family Name Fangmeier
The meaning of Fangmeier
North German: distinguishing name for a (tenant) farmer (see Meyer) who owned an enclosed piece of land, on which animals were kept (Middle Low German vanc ‘enclosure, (fish) trap’, catch’). See Fang. Some characteristic forenames: German Frederick Fritz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Fangmeier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fangmeier saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 84,968th in terms of commonality, but by 2010 had fallen to 89,403rd place — a decline of 5.22%. The total count of people bearing this surname marginally increased from 205 to 207 individuals during this period, representing a growth rate of 0.98%. However, the proportion of people named Fangmeier per 100,000 dropped by 12.5%, moving from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,968 | #89,403 | -5.22% |
| Count | 205 | 207 | 0.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fangmeier
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that individuals with the surname Fangmeier predominantly identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, there was no recorded percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities associated with this name. The percentage of those identifying as White slightly increased during this time, rising from 98.05% in 2000 to 98.55% in 2010. This signifies an increase in the White ethnic identity among the Fangmeier population by 0.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 98.55% | 0.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |