Explore the Family Name Feener
The meaning of Feener
Americanized form of German Fiener.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Feener in the United States?
The surname Feener saw a significant decrease in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,808th in popularity, but fell to 89,069th in 2010, marking a 24.04% drop. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 253 to 208 during the same period, a 17.79% decline. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the rate also dropped by 22.22%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #89,069 | -24.04% |
| Count | 253 | 208 | -17.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feener
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Feener identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of White individuals, from 97.63% in 2000 to 94.71% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, for the first time, a small percentage (2.88%) of individuals with the Feener surname reported having two or more ethnic identities. There were no reports of Feeners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.63% | 94.71% | -2.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |