Explore the Family Name Feldberg
The meaning of Feldberg
1. German: habitational name from any of several places called Feldberg, for example in Hesse or the Black Forest. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Feld ‘field’ + Berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer, Chaim, Hyman, Shloma.
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How common is the last name Feldberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Feldberg has seen a slight decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, falling from 67,936 to 70,403, translating to a 3.63% drop. Despite this, the total count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 271 in 2000 to 278 in 2010, marking a 2.58% increase. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, Feldberg has become less common, decreasing by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #70,403 | -3.63% |
| Count | 271 | 278 | 2.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feldberg
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Feldberg surname, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that nearly all bearers are White, albeit this percentage slightly dropped from 98.15% in 2000 to 96.76% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Feldberg bearers who identified with two or more races in 2010, registering at 1.8%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.15% | 96.76% | -1.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |