Explore the Family Name Feck
The meaning of Feck
1. North German: from a short form of the Frisian personal name Feddeke, a pet form of Fre(de)rik (see Friederich). 2. English: variant of Fake.
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How common is the last name Feck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Feck saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,203 and by 2010, the rank had fallen to 45,804, showing an 11.17% decline. The count of people with this surname also fell from 499 in 2000 to 466 in 2010, representing a 6.61% decrease. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the surname Feck similarly experienced a decrease from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, marking an 11.11% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,203 | #45,804 | -11.17% |
| Count | 499 | 466 | -6.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feck
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Feck has seen some minor shifts according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals carrying the surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 (97.60% and 96.35% respectively), albeit with a slight decrease of 1.28%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.00% in 2000 to 1.93% in 2010, marking a 93% change. The figures for those identifying with two or more races remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 96.35% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.93% | 93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |