Explore the Family Name Fecher
The meaning of Fecher
German: occupational name for a surveyor of fish pens, from a noun derivative of Middle High German vach ‘compartment, division’, in fishing, an area of water penned off with logs.
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How common is the last name Fecher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fecher witnessed minor fluctuations in the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 43,708th most popular surname, and by 2010, it dropped slightly to the 44,270th position, signifying a change of -1.29%. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 465 in 2000 to 486 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 4.52%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people experienced a slight reduction of about -5.88%, moving from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #44,270 | -1.29% |
| Count | 465 | 486 | 4.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fecher
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fecher, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority are White, accounting for 97.85% in 2000 and 97.12% in 2010. There was a small decrease of -0.75% over the decade. Interestingly, while no instances of the surname were recorded among those identifying as Two or more races in 2000, this category witnessed a slight increase in 2010, recording 1.23%. However, there were no reported instances of the surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 97.12% | -0.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |