Explore the Family Name Feasby
The meaning of Feasby
English: habitational name from Faceby in Whorlton (North Yorkshire). The placename derives from the Old Norse personal name Feitr (genitive Feits) + bý ‘farmstead, settlement’.
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How common is the last name Feasby in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Feasby has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 110,523 in terms of popularity, with 148 people bearing it. By 2010, it had dropped to rank 120,187 with a count of 144, reflecting a change of -8.74 in rank and -2.7 in count. Despite this drop, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #110,523 | #120,187 | -8.74% |
| Count | 148 | 144 | -2.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feasby
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Feasby. Over the decade from 2000 to 2010, there was no recorded change in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Nearly all individuals with the surname Feasby identified as White, standing at 99% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 99.31% in 2010. This data suggests a strong correlation between the Feasby surname and White ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 99.31% | 0.31% |
| 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% |