Explore the Family Name Felsch
The meaning of Felsch
1. German: nickname from Middle High German vals ‘false’. 2. North German: unrounded form of Fölsch (see Foelsch). 3. Germanized form of Sorbian Ẃelš and Wjelš (see Welsch 2).
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How common is the last name Felsch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Felsch has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 127,948 in popularity, and by 2010 it dropped to 143,149 – a change of -11.88%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 123 to 116, signifying a drop of -5.69%. Correspondingly, the proportion of people named Felsch per 100,000 population fell by 20%, going from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #127,948 | #143,149 | -11.88% |
| Count | 123 | 116 | -5.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Felsch
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Felsch, findings from the Decennial U.S. Census indicate that it is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.37% of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly to 94.83% by 2010—a change of -3.60%. Notably, there was no recorded association between the Felsch surname and Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. However, by 2010, there was a small percentage (4.31%) of individuals with the Felsch surname who identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.37% | 94.83% | -3.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |