Explore the Family Name Felps
The meaning of Felps
Variant of Phelps.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Felps in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Felps saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Felps was ranked 40,987th in popularity in the United States, but dropped to 45,569 by 2010, translating to an 11.18% decline. The number of individuals carrying this name also declined from 502 to 469, a drop of 6.57%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname decreased by 15.79%, falling from 0.19 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #45,569 | -11.18% |
| Count | 502 | 469 | -6.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Felps
Ethnicity-wise, the Census data reveals that most bearers of the surname Felps identify as White, with a slight decrease from 91.83% in 2000 to 90.62% in 2010. The next largest group in 2010 were those identifying as Black, which increased from 5.58% to 6.82% over the decade. The percentage of Hispanics within the Felps surname also increased from 1% to 1.71%. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying with two or more races dropped to zero in 2010, from 1.59% in 2000. There were no recordable changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.83% | 90.62% | -1.32% |
| Black | 5.58% | 6.82% | 22.22% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.71% | 71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |