Explore the Family Name Fenney
The meaning of Fenney
1. English: variant of Finney. 2. Irish: variant of Feeney 1.
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How common is the last name Fenney in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fenney saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fenney was ranked as the 62,775th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 74,375th rank, showing an overall change of -18.48%. The total number of people with the Fenney surname also decreased from 298 in 2000 to 260 in 2010, representing a -12.75% change. The proportion of individuals with the Fenney surname per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.11 to 0.09 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #74,375 | -18.48% |
| Count | 298 | 260 | -12.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fenney
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there were several shifts in ethnic identity among those bearing the surname Fenney. For instance, the percentage of White individuals with this last name decreased by 7.66% from 82.89% in 2000 to 76.54% in 2010. On the other hand, the Black community within the Fenney surname saw a significant increase from 13.76% to 18.46%, marking a 34.16% rise. Notably, the Hispanic representation went down to zero in 2010, whereas the categories of "Two or more races" and "American Indian and Alaskan Native" were introduced, each constituting 1.92% of the Fenney population. The Asian/Pacific Islander category remained at zero throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.89% | 76.54% | -7.66% |
| Black | 13.76% | 18.46% | 34.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 0% | 0% |