Explore the Family Name Fernholz
The meaning of Fernholz
German: habitational name from a large farm and manor in Westphalia called Fernholt, of which Fernholz is a standardized form.
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How common is the last name Fernholz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fernholz has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 41,448, but by 2010, it had dropped to 42,937 marking a decrease of 3.59%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 495 to 504, signifying a growth of 1.82%. That being said, the proportion per 100,000 inhabitants represented by the Fernholz surname shrunk by 5.56%, moving from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,448 | #42,937 | -3.59% |
| Count | 495 | 504 | 1.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fernholz
The ethnic identity associated with the Fernholz surname also showed some changes during the same period, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those with this surname identified as White, with percentages of 97.78% in 2000 and 98.02% in 2010. There was no representation for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year. Interestingly, there was a new emergence in the Hispanic category which went from 0% in 2000 to 1.39% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 98.02% | 0.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |