Explore the Family Name Feigen
The meaning of Feigen
German: metronymic from a short form of the personal name Sophia, Sophie (see Sofia).
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How common is the last name Feigen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Feigen witnessed a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The name was ranked 107,038 in 2000, which fell to 111,988 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 4.62%. However, the count of individuals with the Feigen surname rose marginally from 154 to 157, an increase of 1.95% over the same time period. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.06 to 0.05 during the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #107,038 | #111,988 | -4.62% |
| Count | 154 | 157 | 1.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feigen
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Feigen, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, remained largely consistent from 2000 to 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified their ethnic identity as White, accounting for 96.75% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.18% in 2010. The Hispanic community represented 3.25% of the Feigen surname holders in 2000 and dipped to 3.18% by 2010. The data doesn't show any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 96.18% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 3.25% | 3.18% | -2.15% |
| 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% |