Explore the Family Name Feldbauer
The meaning of Feldbauer
German: topographic name for a peasant living and working in an area of open country (see Feld, Bauer); alternatively, occupational name for a miner, from Middle High German velt-būwære ‘miner’ (working on a field containing iron ore).
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How common is the last name Feldbauer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Feldbauer saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,201 but dropped to 73,911 in 2010, marking a 6.81% decrease. The count of people with this surname also slightly diminished from 265 to 262, indicating a 1.13% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 10%, going from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #73,911 | -6.81% |
| Count | 265 | 262 | -1.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feldbauer
When examining ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that almost all individuals with the surname Feldbauer identify as White. This group increased slightly from representing 99.25% of Feldbauers in 2000 to a full 100% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which all remained at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.25% | 100% | 0.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |