Explore the Family Name Fenstermacher
The meaning of Fenstermacher
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a window maker, from Middle High German venster (from Latin fenestra), German Fenster ‘window’ + Middle High German macher, German Macher ‘maker’. See also Fenster.
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How common is the last name Fenstermacher in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fenstermacher has seen slight fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 16,208th most popular surname, while in 2010, it dropped to the 17,026th spot, marking a decrease of 5.05%. Similarly, the proportion per 100k fell by 6.56% during the same period. However, the count - or total number of individuals with this surname - increased slightly by 1.83%, from 1,639 in 2000 to 1,669 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,208 | #17,026 | -5.05% |
| Count | 1,639 | 1,669 | 1.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.57 | -6.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fenstermacher
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the last name Fenstermacher identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although this percentage saw a minor reduction of 0.48% over the decade. There were no reported individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during these years. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 34.43%, while the proportion of those reporting as two or more races decreased slightly. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives also dropped by 29.41% during this timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 95.57% | -0.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 2.46% | 34.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 0.96% | -2.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.85% | 0.6% | -29.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |