Explore the Family Name Fehl
The meaning of Fehl
German: 1. in northwestern Germany, a topographic name from vel ‘marsh, bog’. 2. in parts of central and southern Germany this surname and its Alemannic variant Föhl are related to Feiler ‘file maker’.
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How common is the last name Fehl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Fehl" decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,614th in popularity and had a count of 719. By 2010, the rank dropped to 32,396th with a count of 710, representing a 5.82% decrease in rank and a 1.25% reduction in count. The proportion per 100,000 also fell by 11.11%, going from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,614 | #32,396 | -5.82% |
| Count | 719 | 710 | -1.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fehl
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Fehl" saw minimal changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.19% of those with the surname identified as White, rising slightly to 98.45% in 2010. A small percentage (0.83%) identified with two or more races in 2000, but this figure was suppressed in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic went from 0 in 2000 to 0.99% in 2010. No individuals with the Fehl surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.19% | 98.45% | 0.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |