Explore the Family Name Fertel
The meaning of Fertel
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname from Yiddish fertl ‘a quarter’; perhaps applied to a very small person. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Cohen, Hyman, Isadore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fertel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fertel has seen a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 91,801st most popular surname while in 2010 it dropped slightly to the 92,719th position, representing a 1.0 percent decrease. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.45 percent during this period, moving from 186 to 198. Nonetheless, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,801 | #92,719 | -1% |
| Count | 186 | 198 | 6.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fertel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fertel also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals identifying with this surname are White, with a small dip from 96.24 percent in 2000 to 95.96 percent in 2010. There was a notable change in those identifying as Hispanic, dropping from 2.69 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded individuals with the Fertel surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 95.96% | -0.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |