Explore the Family Name Felde
The meaning of Felde
1. German: topographic name for someone living by an area of open country (see Feld). 2. Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Felde, found in three places, either from Old Norse fell ‘mountain’ or derived from falla ‘fall’, probably with reference to the site of a landslide. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Fritz, Johann.
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How common is the last name Felde in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Felde has seen a decrease between the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 35,522, but by 2010, its rank had fallen to 41,657 - a decline of 17.27%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell from 599 to 522 during this period, indicating a decrease of 12.85%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 18.18%, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,522 | #41,657 | -17.27% |
| Count | 599 | 522 | -12.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Felde
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Felde surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over time. In 2000, a significant majority (94.32%) identified as White, slightly decreasing to 93.68% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.67% in 2000 to 2.87% in 2010, a change of 71.86%. The percentages of those identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander decreased, while the percentage identifying with two or more races saw a small increase. The percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained consistently at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.32% | 93.68% | -0.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.87% | 71.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.53% | 2% |
| Black | 1.34% | 1.15% | -14.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.17% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |