Explore the Family Name Felan
The meaning of Felan
1. Irish: variant of Phelan. 2. Hispanic (Felán): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Guadalupe, Ignacio, Jose, Marcos, Ruben, Agustin, Alfredo, Alvino, Amalio, Ana, Apolonio, Carlos.
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How common is the last name Felan in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Felan has seen a significant growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Felan was ranked 15,942 in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had moved up to a rank of 14,920, showing a rise of 6.41%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 1,674 in 2000 to 1,984 in 2010, marking an increase of 18.52%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 individuals, there were approximately 0.62 people named Felan in 2000 and 0.67 in 2010, which is an increase of 8.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,942 | #14,920 | 6.41% |
| Count | 1,674 | 1,984 | 18.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.67 | 8.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Felan
When considering ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010 among individuals with the surname Felan. In 2000, the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic (79.69%), followed by those who identified as White (17.92%). A small proportion identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, although the majority still identified as Hispanic, that percentage decreased slightly to 77.37%. There was a slight increase in the percentage identifying as White (20.36%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.11%). However, the percentages of those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw significant decreases.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.69% | 77.37% | -2.91% |
| White | 17.92% | 20.36% | 13.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 1.11% | 105.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 0.6% | -16.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0.3% | -50% |
| Black | 0.54% | 0.25% | -53.7% |