Explore the Family Name Fellers
The meaning of Fellers
English: variant of Feller.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fellers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Fellers" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010, dropping from rank 12,028 to 12,426 representing a 3.31% decrease. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly by nearly 5%, going from 2,383 up to 2,501. The proportion of people per 100k with this surname also decreased marginally from 0.88 to 0.85, a 3.41% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,028 | #12,426 | -3.31% |
| Count | 2,383 | 2,501 | 4.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.85 | -3.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fellers
Looking at the ethnic identities associated with the surname "Fellers", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows dynamic changes over the course of decade. White ethnicity remained predominant but showed a minor decrease of 1.41%, reducing from 95.51% to 94.16%. The Hispanic and Black groups experienced significant growths of 74.36% and 68.42% respectively. Also, there was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and individuals identifying with two or more races. However, there was a substantial decrease of 52.54% in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.51% | 94.16% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 2.04% | 74.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.44% | 4.35% |
| Black | 0.76% | 1.28% | 68.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.8% | 35.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.59% | 0.28% | -52.54% |