Explore the Family Name Feeler
The meaning of Feeler
Possibly an Americanized form of German Viele.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Feeler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Feeler has seen a shift in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Feeler ranked 48,776 in popularity with a count of 406 individuals bearing the name, equating to approximately 0.15 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 55,386 and the count decreased to 371, representing just 0.13 per 100,000 people. This indicates a decrease in popularity by 13.55% and a drop in the count by 8.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #55,386 | -13.55% |
| Count | 406 | 371 | -8.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feeler
Regarding ethnic identity, the Feeler surname was predominantly associated with the White ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010, making up 92.61% and 93.53% respectively according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Feelers identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased slightly, from 2.96% to 3.50%. Although the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic was relatively small, it saw the most significant growth, increasing by 27.70% over the decade. Conversely, the number of Feelers reporting two or more races fell from 1.97% to zero. There were no reported Feelers of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.61% | 93.53% | 0.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.96% | 3.5% | 18.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 1.89% | 27.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |