Explore the Family Name Feldner
The meaning of Feldner
1. German: from Middle High German veldener (a derivative of Old High German feld ‘open country’), a feudal term denoting a vassal or bondsman who was granted the land (but not the dwelling and barn) for his services. 2. South German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Felden or Velden. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial extension of Feld. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Klaus, Kurt, Markus.
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How common is the last name Feldner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Feldner has been growing in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 34,342 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 32,865. This represents a growth of 4.3% over the decade. The total count of individuals carrying the Feldner surname also increased from 624 in 2000 to 698 in 2010 - an increase of approximately 11.86%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a slight increment from 0.23 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,342 | #32,865 | 4.3% |
| Count | 624 | 698 | 11.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feldner
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Feldner identify as White. In 2000, about 98.72% of the Feldners identified as White, but this percentage slightly decreased to 97.13% by 2010. During the same period, there was a small but notable increase in the number of Feldners identifying as Hispanic, from 0.96% to 1.43%. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, there were some Feldners who identified with two or more races in 2010, which wasn't the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.72% | 97.13% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 1.43% | 48.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |