Explore the Family Name Febus
The meaning of Febus
1. Altered form of English (and possibly also Dutch) Phebus. 2. Hispanic (Puerto Rico): probably of the same origin as 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Ana, Felipe, Marta, Amalia, Carlos, Crucita, Ernesto, Fernando, Gilberto, Juan, Juana.
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How common is the last name Febus in the United States?
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the surname Febus has been growing in popularity. In the year 2000, Febus ranked 22,196 in terms of commonality amongst surnames. By 2010, it had moved up to 20,468, showing a growth rate of 7.79%. The number of individuals with the Febus surname also increased from 1,085 in 2000 to 1,297 by 2010 - a change of nearly 19.54%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an increase from 0.4 to 0.44 during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,196 | #20,468 | 7.79% |
| Count | 1,085 | 1,297 | 19.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.44 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Febus
Turning to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census show that the Febus surname is most commonly associated with Hispanic ethnicity. In 2000, 70.32% of those with the Febus surname identified as Hispanic, and this figure rose slightly to 72.86% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 26.27% in 2000 to 24.21% in 2010. Those identifying as Black or two or more races also saw decreases over the decade. Notably, there was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.32% | 72.86% | 3.61% |
| White | 26.27% | 24.21% | -7.84% |
| Black | 1.84% | 1.7% | -7.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 0.77% | -16.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |