Explore the Family Name Feddersen
The meaning of Feddersen
North German and Danish: patronymic from Fedder 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hans, Lauritz, Reinhard, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Feddersen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Feddersen slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank was 24,491 while in 2010, it dropped to 24,822, marking a change of -1.35%. However, the actual count of people with the Feddersen surname increased from 957 to 1003 during this period, indicating a growth of 4.81%. The proportion per 100,000 fell by 2.86%, from 0.35 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,491 | #24,822 | -1.35% |
| Count | 957 | 1,003 | 4.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feddersen
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals carrying the Feddersen surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 2.32% from 96.87% in 2000 to 94.62% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories. The data shows an increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 1.15% in 2000 to 2.39% in 2010, reflecting a significant increase of 107.83%. Additionally, the Hispanic representation within the Feddersen surname group saw a notable increase of 122.22%, rising from 0.63% in 2000 to 1.40% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased slightly by 4.76%, from 0.84% to 0.80% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 94.62% | -2.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 2.39% | 107.83% |
| Hispanic | 0.63% | 1.4% | 122.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.84% | 0.8% | -4.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |