Explore the Family Name Fernelius
The meaning of Fernelius
Swedish: probably a habitational name from placenames containing the element fär(n) (e.g. from färne ‘water horsetail’) + the Latin adjectival ending -elius. This surname, which is also found in Finland, is very rare in Sweden.
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How common is the last name Fernelius in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fernelius saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name fell from 55,971 in 2000 to 59,017 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.44%. Despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased marginally from 342 in 2000 to 343 in 2010, a growth of 0.29%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Fernelius name declined by 7.69% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #59,017 | -5.44% |
| Count | 342 | 343 | 0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fernelius
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fernelius, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly identified with individuals of White ethnicity. In 2000, 95.32% of those with the surname were identified as White, though this percentage dropped slightly to 91.84% by 2010 - a change of -3.65%. Over the same decade, the proportion of individuals with the Fernelius surname identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 3.51% in 2000 to 4.66% in 2010 - a surge of 32.76%. Notably, in 2010, there were also some individuals who identified with two or more races, accounting for 2.04% of all Fernelius bearers. No Fernelius individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.32% | 91.84% | -3.65% |
| Hispanic | 3.51% | 4.66% | 32.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |