Explore the Family Name Fealy
The meaning of Fealy
Irish: variant of Feeley, from Mac Fithcheallaigh or Ó Fithcheallaigh. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Eamon.
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How common is the last name Fealy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fealy has seen a rise in popularity in the U.S. during the first decade of the 21st century. The rank improved from 66,073 in the year 2000 to 63,873 in 2010, indicating a positive change of 3.33 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname rose by 11.43 percent, reaching 312 from 280 in the same decade. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people increased by 10 percent, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #63,873 | 3.33% |
| Count | 280 | 312 | 11.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fealy
The ethnicity associated with the surname Fealy also demonstrated some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In the year 2000, the majority of Fealy bearers identified as White (95.36%), followed by Hispanic (2.5%). However, by 2010, there was a notable decrease in the percentage identifying as White to 89.42%, while the number of Hispanics slightly increased to 3.21%. Interestingly, in 2010, a small percentage (3.85%) reported having two or more ethnicities, a category that didn't appear in 2000. No Fealy bearers reported their ethnic identity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 89.42% | -6.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.85% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 3.21% | 28.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |