Explore the Family Name Felman
The meaning of Felman
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a furrier, formed with Yiddish fel (see Fell 2) + man ‘man’. Compare Fellman. 2. Americanized form of German Fehlmann (see Fehlman), or of Fellmann (see Fellman). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meir, Moises, Rina.
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How common is the last name Felman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Felman has seen a slight decrease in the last decade. In 2000, it ranked 57,544 and dropped to 66,371 by 2010, marking a decline of 15.34%. The count of individuals bearing the Felman surname also fell from 331 to 298 during the same period, a decrease of 9.97%. As such, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also dipped by 16.67%, moving from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #66,371 | -15.34% |
| Count | 331 | 298 | -9.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Felman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Felman surname. While the majority of individuals with this last name identified as White in both 2000 (92.45%) and 2010 (91.28%), there was a small decrease of 1.27% over the decade. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose significantly from 3.02% to 5.03%, an increase of 66.56%. The data for 2010 also indicates a small portion (1.68%) identifying as belonging to two or more races, a category that was not present in the 2000 data. Conversely, the percentage of people with the surname Felman who identified as Black dropped from 3.32% to zero during this period. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.45% | 91.28% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 3.02% | 5.03% | 66.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.32% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |