Explore the Family Name Felser
The meaning of Felser
German: topographic name for someone who lived in a rocky place or by a cliff (see Fels).
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How common is the last name Felser in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Felser ranked 78,326 in popularity in 2000 and then dropped to 90,495 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 15.54% over the decade. The total count of individuals bearing the surname also declined from 227 in 2000 to 204 in 2010, marking a decrease of 10.13%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also fell by 12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #90,495 | -15.54% |
| Count | 227 | 204 | -10.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Felser
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Felser, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there was little change between 2000 and 2010. The overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 98.68% in 2000 and 98.53% in 2010, a slight decrease of 0.15%. In both census years, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Additionally, no individuals reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 98.53% | -0.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |