Explore the Family Name Fernau
The meaning of Fernau
German: habitational name from any of various places called Fernau, Fernow, or Viernau.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fernau in the United States?
The surname Fernau, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw an increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,830th and by 2010, it had risen to 41,959th place, indicating a 2.03% increase. The count of people with this surname also grew from 476 in 2000 to 518 in 2010, marking an 8.82% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.18 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,830 | #41,959 | 2.03% |
| Count | 476 | 518 | 8.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fernau
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed that most people with the Fernau surname identified as White, though there was a slight decrease from 93.49% in 2000 to 91.31% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic – from 2.1% in 2000 to 4.05% in 2010. The category of "two or more races" also saw growth, rising from 1.26% to 2.12%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Fernaus who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander remained fairly consistent, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero. The number of Black individuals with the Fernau surname was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.49% | 91.31% | -2.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 4.05% | 92.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 2.12% | 68.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.68% | 0% | 0% |