Explore the Family Name Fehling
The meaning of Fehling
North German: habitational name for an inhabitant of Eastphalia or Westphalia (German Ostfalen, Westfalen), the suffix -ling denoting affiliation and habitation.
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How common is the last name Fehling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fehling experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 50,055th most common last name, while in 2010, it dropped to the 57,781st position, marking a decline of 15.44% in its rank. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 393 to 352 during the same period, showing a drop of 10.43%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Fehling per 100,000 persons decreased by 20%, falling from 0.15 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #57,781 | -15.44% |
| Count | 393 | 352 | -10.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fehling
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Fehling surname. Over the decade, there was an increase in the percentage of Fehlings identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0% to 1.70%) and Hispanic (from 1.78% to 4.55%). However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 2.17% (from 94.66% to 92.61%). During that time, the proportion of Fehlings identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0%, while the proportion of those identifying as Black stayed constant at 0% as well. Data for those who identify as two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.66% | 92.61% | -2.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 4.55% | 155.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |