Explore the Family Name Fellenbaum
The meaning of Fellenbaum
German: nickname for a woodman, literally ‘fell the tree’, or possibly a topographic name for someone who lived by a fallen tree.
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How common is the last name Fellenbaum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fellenbaum has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Its rank dropped from 74,675 to 79,846, marking a 6.92% decrease while its count also decreased by 1.24%, from 241 to 238 individuals carrying the name. The proportion per 100k people also fell by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #79,846 | -6.92% |
| Count | 241 | 238 | -1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fellenbaum
The ethnic identity of those with the surname Fellenbaum also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, those identifying as White made up 99.59% of the Fellenbaums, but this figure slightly decreased to 95.38% in 2010. While no Fellenbaums identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, these groups comprised 2.10% and 2.52% of the Fellenbaums respectively. There were no recorded changes among those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.59% | 95.38% | -4.23% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |