Explore the Family Name Fegely
The meaning of Fegely
Variant of Fegley, a surname of German or Swiss German origin.
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How common is the last name Fegely in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fegely has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fegely was ranked the 58,257th most popular surname in the United States, with 326 individuals bearing this name. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 63,373, with only 315 people identified with this surname - a decline of 3.37%. The proportion of people named Fegely per 100,000 also saw a decrease from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #63,373 | -8.78% |
| Count | 326 | 315 | -3.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fegely
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fegely, it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity. According to Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000, 99.39% of the people with the surname Fegely were classified as White. By 2010, this figure slightly decreased to 98.10%. The data also indicates that there were no Fegelys identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. It's noteworthy that in 2010, there was a small percentage of Fegelys identified as belonging to two or more races, however, the specific data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.39% | 98.1% | -1.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |