Explore the Family Name Fengler
The meaning of Fengler
German: Silesian variant of Wengler. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerda, Frieda, Kurt, Wolfgang, Wolfram. Scandinavian Alf.
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How common is the last name Fengler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fengler showed a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 79,958th, but by 2010, it had dropped to 89,069th, marking an overall change of -11.39%. The actual count of individuals with the Fengler surname also declined from 221 to 208 during this period, reducing its proportion per 100,000 people from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #89,069 | -11.39% |
| Count | 221 | 208 | -5.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fengler
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Fengler identified as White, both in 2000 and 2010. The percentage slightly declined from 96.83% in 2000 to 95.67% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic went from 2.26% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, accounting for 2.4% in 2010, whereas in 2000, there were none. There were no individuals with the Fengler surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 95.67% | -1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |