Explore the Family Name Fencl
The meaning of Fencl
Czech: from the German personal name Fentzl, a variant of Wenzel. Some characteristic forenames: Czech Jaroslav, Miroslav, Zdenek.
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How common is the last name Fencl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fencl has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 36,381st most common surname in the United States, rising to the 35,447th position by 2010, marking an improvement of 2.57%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this decade, from 581 to 635, indicating a rise of 9.29%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,381 | #35,447 | 2.57% |
| Count | 581 | 635 | 9.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fencl
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Fencl surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease of 0.90% over the decade. There was a significant increase in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, from 1.55% in 2000 to 2.68% in 2010, suggesting a rise in multi-ethnic identities within this surname group. Meanwhile, the percentage of Fencl individuals who identified as Hispanic increased from zero in 2000 to 1.10% in 2010. During the same period, the portion of Black individuals with this surname fell to zero, while the proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.35% | 94.49% | -0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 2.68% | 72.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |