Explore the Family Name Fellhauer
The meaning of Fellhauer
South German: occupational name for a metal finisher, from Middle High German vīle ‘metal file’ + an agent derivative of houwen ‘to chop or beat’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Horst, Reiner.
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How common is the last name Fellhauer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fellhauer saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fellhauer ranked as the 70,906th most popular surname in the United States with 257 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the count had risen to 270, but the rank had fallen to 72,105 due to population growth in other surnames. This represents a rank change of -1.69% and a modest increase of 5.06% in the number of people with the Fellhauer surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #72,105 | -1.69% |
| Count | 257 | 270 | 5.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fellhauer
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Fellhauer name, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we note that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 94.16% identified as White, and this figure rose slightly to 95.19% in 2010. There was also a small emergence of individuals identifying as two or more races in 2010, not present in 2000 data. However, the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic disappeared completely in the same period. No Fellhauers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.16% | 95.19% | 1.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.72% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |