Explore the Family Name Fenger
The meaning of Fenger
1. German: variant of Fanger. 2. Possibly an Americanized form of Polish Węgier, an ethnic name for a Hungarian or someone from Hungary. Some characteristic forenames: German Irmgard, Ewald, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Fenger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fenger saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 47,575th but dropped to the 54,637th spot in 2010, representing a 14.84% decrease. The total count of people with this surname also decreased from 419 in 2000 to 377 in 2010, a reduction of 10.02%. The proportion of Fengers per 100k population fell by 18.75% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,575 | #54,637 | -14.84% |
| Count | 419 | 377 | -10.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fenger
The ethnic identity associated with Fenger has seen some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.23% of Fengers identified as white, dropping slightly to 94.69% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Fengers identifying as Hispanic rose significantly from 1.43% in 2000 to 3.18% in 2010. Despite this increase, it's important to note that the Hispanic population still comprises a small fraction of those bearing the Fenger surname. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races was suppressed in 2010; there were no individuals identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.23% | 94.69% | -0.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 3.18% | 122.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |