Explore the Family Name Fenters
The meaning of Fenters
Altered form of English or Scottish Venters.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fenters in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fenters experienced a subtle decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 66,878th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to become the 69,793rd most common. The count of people with this surname increased marginally from 276 to 281 during this decade, indicating a growth rate of approximately 1.81%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k remained at 0.1, showing no significant change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #69,793 | -4.36% |
| Count | 276 | 281 | 1.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fenters
The ethnicity information derived from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Fenters identify as White. In 2000, around 98.91% of Fenters identified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 98.22% in 2010. No notable changes were observed for other ethnic identities during this period. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all reported negligible or zero percentages for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.91% | 98.22% | -0.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |