Explore the Family Name Feltis
The meaning of Feltis
Adjusted form of German Feltes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Feltis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Feltis has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 67,317th and had only 274 people bearing this name. However, by 2010, the surname had moved up to rank 66,371 and the count increased to 298, showing a growth rate of 8.76%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people carrying the Feltis surname per 100k population remained the same.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #66,371 | 1.41% |
| Count | 274 | 298 | 8.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feltis
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most people with the Feltis surname identify as White. In 2000, about 98.18% identified as White, but this number slightly decreased to 95.30% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, by 2010, there was a small percentage (1.68%) that started identifying as Hispanic and another small group (2.01%) identifying as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.18% | 95.3% | -2.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |