Explore the Family Name Fellenz
The meaning of Fellenz
German: perhaps a habitational name from Veldenz on the Mosel.
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How common is the last name Fellenz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fellenz has seen a slight decline between the years 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped from 39,560 in 2000 to 41,886 in 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 5.88%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased marginally by about 0.76%, from 523 people in 2000 to 519 people in 2010. These shifts have led to a small decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people with the Fellenz surname, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,560 | #41,886 | -5.88% |
| Count | 523 | 519 | -0.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fellenz
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Fellenz surname, Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes as well. In 2000, an overwhelming 96.56% of those with the Fellenz surname identified as White, but this number decreased slightly to 94.03% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased from 1.53% in 2000 to 2.31% in 2010. Additionally, data from 2010 indicates a new representation of individuals with the Fellenz surname identifying with two or more races at 1.73%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 94.03% | -2.62% |
| Black | 1.53% | 2.31% | 50.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |