Explore the Family Name Feierstein
The meaning of Feierstein
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Feuerstein. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Chaim, Mayer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Feierstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Feierstein saw a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Feierstein was ranked 83,301 in popularity, but by 2010 it dropped to 86,981 - a change of -4.42%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname did increase marginally from 210 to 214 during the same period, demonstrating a growth of 1.9%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 12.5%, further indicating a decrease in the surname's prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,301 | #86,981 | -4.42% |
| Count | 210 | 214 | 1.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feierstein
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there was a minor shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Feierstein surname from 2000 to 2010. White individuals made up the majority of those with the surname, though their proportion decreased slightly from 97.62% to 96.26%. While there were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, the Hispanic percentage showed a small increase. By 2010, 2.34% of people with the Feierstein surname identified as Hispanic. The "Two or more races" category remained consistent at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 96.26% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.34% | 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% |