Explore the Family Name Feiner
The meaning of Feiner
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Fein. 2. German: occupational name for a refiner and polisher of gold and other metals, from Middle High German vīnen ‘to refine, polish, or gild’ (a derivative of vīn ‘pure, pretty’). Compare with Finer. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Azriel, Cyla, Eitan, Hyman, Moishe, Yetta, Yigal.
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How common is the last name Feiner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Feiner saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Feiner ranked 21,295, but by 2010, it had dropped to 23,920, a decline of 12.33%. The total count of people with the surname also fell, from 1,147 in 2000 to 1,055 in 2010, reflecting an 8.02% drop. Similarly, the proportion of individuals named Feiner per 100,000 people decreased by 16.28%, from 0.43 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,295 | #23,920 | -12.33% |
| Count | 1,147 | 1,055 | -8.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.36 | -16.28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feiner
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Feiner, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most people with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 95.73% to 94.60%. The percentage of Feiners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander declined by 18.57% over the same period. However, those reporting two or more races increased substantially, from 0.96% in 2000 to 1.80% in 2010. There was also growth among those identifying as Hispanic, with the proportion rising from 1.83% in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010. Notably, no Feiners identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.76% identified as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 94.6% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 2.27% | 24.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.8% | 87.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.57% | -18.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |