Explore the Family Name Fehlberg
The meaning of Fehlberg
1. North German: probably a topographic name for someone living near a marshy area of high ground (see Fehl). 2. South German: habitational name from Fehlberg, a place in Bavaria. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Fehlberg in the United States?
The surname Fehlberg, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight shift in its popularity rank between 2000 and 2010. It shifted from being the 70,679th most popular surname in 2000 to the 71,678th in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.41%. However, the total count of people with this surname increased by 5.43%, from 258 to 272 during the same period. Consequently, the overall proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 10.0%, from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #71,678 | -1.41% |
| Count | 258 | 272 | 5.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fehlberg
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a noticeable change in the ethnic identity associated with the Fehlberg surname from 2000 to 2010. While the majority of individuals with this surname were identified as White in both years, the percentage decreased from 97.29% to 92.65% over the decade. The census also recorded the emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and multiracial identities among those with the Fehlberg surname, at 2.57% and 2.94% respectively. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 92.65% | -4.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.57% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |