Explore the Family Name Felter
The meaning of Felter
1. German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Felten or Velten. 2. German: variant of Falter. 3. Americanized form of German Felder or a shortened and altered form of any of various surnames formed with -felder, as for example Kleinfelder (compare Kleinfelter). 4. English: occupational name from Middle English felter(e) ‘felter’, for someone who made, worked with, or sold felt. Compare Felt.
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How common is the last name Felter in the United States?
The surname Felter saw a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Felter was ranked as the 15,861st most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 17,419th place - a decline of approximately 9.82%. The number of people bearing this surname also decreased from 1,684 in 2000 to 1,620 in 2010, representing a drop of about 3.8%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Felter per 100,000 people dropped by 11.29% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,861 | #17,419 | -9.82% |
| Count | 1,684 | 1,620 | -3.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.55 | -11.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Felter
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Felter identify as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 92.76% in 2000 to 91.91% in 2010. The data also suggests an increase in diversity among those carrying the surname over this period. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 61.90%, while those reporting two or more races increased by 46.07%. Increases were also seen in the proportions of Hispanic (from 1.60% to 1.79%) and Black (from 1.37% to 1.54%) identities. Conversely, the proportion of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native declined by 6.40%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.76% | 91.91% | -0.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.97% | 2.78% | -6.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 1.79% | 11.87% |
| Black | 1.37% | 1.54% | 12.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.3% | 46.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.68% | 61.9% |