Explore the Family Name Fehringer
The meaning of Fehringer
South German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Fehringen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fehringer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fehringer has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank was 39,617, but it slipped to 39,773 by 2010, representing a 0.39% decrease. Despite this, the actual count of people with the Fehringer surname increased from 522 to 552 during this period, a boost of 5.75%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,617 | #39,773 | -0.39% |
| Count | 522 | 552 | 5.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fehringer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fehringer also saw some changes during the same period according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.74% to 93.84%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a considerable increase from 1.72% to 5.43%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. Additionally, there was a decrease in individuals identifying with two or more races, dropping from 1.34% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 93.84% | -3% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 5.43% | 215.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |