Explore the Family Name Feierabend
The meaning of Feierabend
German and Swiss German: nickname for an idler, from late Middle High German vīrābent, originally ‘eve (ābent) of a (religious) festival (vīre)’ (modern German Feierabend now denotes ‘evening, free time after work’). Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald, Hans, Helmut, Kurt, Otto, Ute.
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How common is the last name Feierabend in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Feierabend has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 71,143 in 2000, it moved up to 64,891 by 2010, marking an 8.79% rise in rank. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also grew by 19.53%, from 256 people in 2000 to 306 in 2010. This upward trend is further reflected in the proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname Feierabend, which rose by 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #64,891 | 8.79% |
| Count | 256 | 306 | 19.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feierabend
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Feierabend. While the majority of individuals with this name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, there was a small decrease from 98.44% to 94.77%. Interestingly, the data shows that while there were no people identifying as Hispanic or Latino with this surname in 2000, by 2010 they constituted 4.58% of the Feierabend population. The percentages for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 94.77% | -3.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |