Explore the Family Name Feltz
The meaning of Feltz
German: 1. variant of Völtz, from a pet form of the personal name Volkmar or Volmar. 2. patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Valentine.
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How common is the last name Feltz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Feltz" has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 15,854th amongst all surnames and was held by approximately 1,685 individuals. By 2010, however, its rank fell to 17,625, with about 1,594 bearers, marking a decline of 5.4%. The proportion of people named Feltz per 100,000 also declined by 12.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,854 | #17,625 | -11.17% |
| Count | 1,685 | 1,594 | -5.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.54 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feltz
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Feltz" between 2000 and 2010. The surname remains predominantly white, although there was a slight decrease from 97.09% in 2000 to 96.11% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic percentage, from 0.89% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010, a change of 147.19%. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation also increased from 0.42% to 0.63%, a 50% change. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 0.89% to 0.69%, a 22.47% decrease. The percentage of Black bearers was 0.71% in 2000 but was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. There were no recorded American Indian and Alaskan Native bearers in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 96.11% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 2.2% | 147.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 0.69% | -22.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.63% | 50% |
| Black | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |