Explore the Family Name Feltes
The meaning of Feltes
German: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Felten ‘Valentine’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Feltes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Feltes decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,207th most common, but by 2010, it had fallen to 29,198th. The total count of those bearing the name also dropped from 836 in 2000 to 811 in 2010, showcasing a decrease of about 3 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise fell by roughly 13 percent, from 0.31 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,207 | #29,198 | -7.32% |
| Count | 836 | 811 | -2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.27 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feltes
The ethnicity of individuals with the Feltes surname shows some shift between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. A notable increase was observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, where the percentage grew from 1.20 to 1.48. On the other hand, the number of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped entirely to zero by 2010. The White category saw a slight increase from 95.33 to 96.92 percent. Hispanic representation experienced a decrease from 1.20 to 0.86 percent. There were no identified changes for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, remaining at zero in both the census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.33% | 96.92% | 1.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 1.48% | 23.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 0.86% | -28.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |