Explore the Family Name Felch
The meaning of Felch
1. Welsh or English: unexplained. This surname is no longer found in Britain. 2. South German: nickname for a blond-haired man, from Middle High German falch ‘yellow’.
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How common is the last name Felch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Felch has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Felch was ranked 24,306 but dropped to a rank of 33,410 in 2010- a 37.46% decrease. The number of individuals bearing the name also reduced from 966 to 683, representing a 29.3% decline. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people fell by 36.11%, from 0.36 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,306 | #33,410 | -37.46% |
| Count | 966 | 683 | -29.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.23 | -36.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Felch
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Felch between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White decreased from 96.27% to 94.29%, marking a 2.06% change. The Hispanic representation saw an increase of 67.47%, moving from 1.66% to 2.78%. The group identifying as Two or More Races also increased by 15.79%, from 1.14% to 1.32%. Notably, there was a new representation from the Black community in 2010, at 1.02%, which was absent in 2000. However, the representation of Asian/Pacific Islander disappeared completely in 2010, after standing at 0.52% in 2000. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group had no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 94.29% | -2.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.78% | 67.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.32% | 15.79% |
| Black | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |