Explore the Family Name Feightner
The meaning of Feightner
Altered form of German Fi(e)chtner, Feichtner, or Feuchtner (see Fichter).
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How common is the last name Feightner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Feightner' decreased from 2000 to 2010. Originally ranked as the 67,936th most popular surname in 2000, it dropped to the 74,826th position by 2010, indicating a decline of 10.14 percent. The number of people carrying this surname also declined during this period from 271 to 258, representing a reduction of 4.8 percent. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also fell by 10 percent, going down from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #74,826 | -10.14% |
| Count | 271 | 258 | -4.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feightner
In terms of ethnic identity, the Feightner surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This demographic represented 95.94 percent of individuals with the surname in 2000, and increased slightly to 96.51 percent in 2010. The Hispanic community accounted for 2.21 percent of the Feightners in 2000, but this percentage decreased to 1.94 by 2010. There were no reported instances of the surname amongst individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.94% | 96.51% | 0.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 1.94% | -12.22% |
| 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% |