Explore the Family Name Feldmeier
The meaning of Feldmeier
German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) whose farm was in open country (see Feld).
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How common is the last name Feldmeier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Feldmeier has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank was 43,708 and it increased to 43,584 in 2010, indicating a change of approximately 0.28%. The count also went up from 465 in 2000 to 495 in 2010, marking a growth of about 6.45%. However, the proportion per 100k remained stagnant at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #43,584 | 0.28% |
| Count | 465 | 495 | 6.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feldmeier
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a majority of individuals with the surname Feldmeier identify as white, with an increase from 91.18% in 2000 to 93.74% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell to zero by 2010, while those reporting two or more races dropped slightly by 6.20%. The Hispanic population within this surname group also saw a decline, dropping by 11.92%. There were no significant changes for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, remaining at zero across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.18% | 93.74% | 2.81% |
| Hispanic | 3.44% | 3.03% | -11.92% |
| Two or More Races | 2.58% | 2.42% | -6.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |