Explore the Family Name Feig
The meaning of Feig
1. South German: nickname from Middle High German veic ‘fated to die’, which subsequently took on the meaning ‘easily intimidated, fearful’. 2. German: variant of Feige 1. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Feige ‘fig’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaim, Ephraim, Eran, Menachem, Nachman, Yehuda. German Hans, Irmgard.
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How common is the last name Feig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Feig has increased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 29,873rd most common surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the rank of 27,974, showing a growth rate of 6.36%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also rose from 742 in 2000 to 857 in 2010, indicating an increase of 15.5%. Consequently, the proportion of the surname Feig per 100,000 people slightly grew from 0.28 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,873 | #27,974 | 6.36% |
| Count | 742 | 857 | 15.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.29 | 3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feig
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Feig, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that majority of the bearers identify as White, making up 93.47% in 2010, a slight decrease from 94.20% in 2000. The second highest group in 2010 were those identifying as Hispanic, which jumped significantly from 0.81% in 2000 to 2.10% in 2010. People of Asian/Pacific Islander descent represented 2.22% of the Feig population in 2010, a slight dip from the 2.29% in 2000. Those who identified as two or more races made up 1.75% in 2010, down from 2.29% in 2000. There was no representation for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.2% | 93.47% | -0.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.29% | 2.22% | -3.06% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 2.1% | 159.26% |
| Two or More Races | 2.29% | 1.75% | -23.58% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |