Explore the Family Name Felkins
The meaning of Felkins
English: variant of Filkins.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Felkins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Felkins has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Felkins surname ranked 26,987 in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 31,211, marking a decline of approximately 15.65%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Felkins surname dropped 12.07%, from 845 people in 2000 to just 743 in 2010. The proportion of the name per 100k people also saw a drop of 19.35% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,987 | #31,211 | -15.65% |
| Count | 845 | 743 | -12.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.25 | -19.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Felkins
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the Felkins surname, the Decennial U.S. Census shows a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 95.5% in 2000 to 91.92% in 2010. The Hispanic demographic saw the most significant growth, rising 138.46% from 1.3% in 2000 to 3.1% in 2010. A slight increase was also seen in those identifying as two or more races (a rise of 105.08%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (a rise of 21.69%). The data showed no Asian/Pacific Islander or Black individuals with the Felkins surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.5% | 91.92% | -3.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 3.1% | 138.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 2.42% | 105.08% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.66% | 2.02% | 21.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |