Explore the Family Name Fertal
The meaning of Fertal
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Fertel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fertal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fertal has seen some changes over time. In 2000, the surname was ranked 65,298th in terms of popularity and this dropped to 74,608th by 2010. This represents a decrease of 14.26%. The total count of people with the Fertal surname also reduced from 284 in 2000 to 259 in 2010. This means that the proportion of people with the Fertal surname per 100,000 decreased by 18.18%, dropping from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #74,608 | -14.26% |
| Count | 284 | 259 | -8.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fertal
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fertal. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, though there was a slight decrease from 97.54% in 2000 to 95.75% in 2010. The data shows no record of individuals with the Fertal surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. There was, however, a small percentage (1.93%) of people with the Fertal surname who identified as Hispanic in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 dataset.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.54% | 95.75% | -1.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.93% | 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% |