Explore the Family Name Feltman
The meaning of Feltman
Altered form of Feldman or Feldmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Feltman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Feltman has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a span of 10 years. In the year 2000, it stood at rank 12,638 and by 2010, it had slipped to 12,953 representing a change of -2.49%. However, the total count of people with the Feltman surname grew from 2,247 in 2000 to 2,371 in 2010, an increase of 5.52%. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100k also witnessed a minor decrease of -3.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,638 | #12,953 | -2.49% |
| Count | 2,247 | 2,371 | 5.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.83 | 0.8 | -3.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feltman
Shifting focus to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed some interesting trends among those with the Feltman surname. The highest percentage belonged to the White ethnicity group, accounting for 96.75% in 2000 and 95.40% in 2010, marking a slight reduction of -1.4%. A notable growth was observed among Asian/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics, who saw an increase of 75% and 69.16% respectively. Individuals identifying as Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native also experienced an upward trajectory, albeit less prominently, with changes being 13.43%, 11.11%, and 54.55% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 95.4% | -1.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 1.81% | 69.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.52% | 13.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.63% | 75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.22% | 0.34% | 54.55% |
| Black | 0.27% | 0.3% | 11.11% |