Explore the Family Name Felsen
The meaning of Felsen
German: 1. variant of Fels. 2. habitational name from any of several places called Felsen, Velsen, or Velzen in northwestern Germany.
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How common is the last name Felsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Felsen experienced a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 70,473rd and fell to 90,853rd by 2010, marking a decrease of about 28.92 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname dropped from 259 in 2000 to 203 in 2010, showing a dip of roughly 21.62 percent. The proportion of the Felsen surname per 100,000 people also diminished by around 30 percent, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #90,853 | -28.92% |
| Count | 259 | 203 | -21.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Felsen
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Felsen surname is predominantly associated with white ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was an increase in this association from 95.37 percent in 2000 to 97.54 percent in 2010, indicating a rise of about 2.28 percent. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained unchanged at 0 percent throughout the decade. Notably, there was a significant change in the association of the surname with individuals identifying with two or more races, which dropped to 0 percent in 2010 from 2.7 percent in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 97.54% | 2.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |