Explore the Family Name Felske
The meaning of Felske
German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized pet form of an Old Slavic personal name, such as Velislav, based on the element vel (from Old Slavic velьjь) ‘big, great’, also ‘significant’.
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How common is the last name Felske in the United States?
The surname Felske, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,644 but dropped to 40,745 in 2010, representing a decline of 5.44%. The total count of individuals with this surname also reduced marginally from 538 to 536 over the same period, a decrease of 0.37%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people bearing the Felske name came down by 10%, from 0.2 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,644 | #40,745 | -5.44% |
| Count | 538 | 536 | -0.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Felske
In terms of ethnicity, the Felske surname is predominantly associated with white ethnic identity, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly 97.58% of Felskes identified as white, though this decreased slightly to 95.52% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Felskes identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase over the decade, rising from 1.67% in 2000 to 2.99% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Felskes identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 95.52% | -2.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.99% | 79.04% |
| 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% |