Explore the Family Name Fertig
The meaning of Fertig
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname from Middle High German vertec ‘skillful, ready, prepared’ (German fertig), Old High German fertig, a derivative of vart ‘journey, expedition’, and so meaning originally ‘ready for an expedition’. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Compare Ferdig and Furtick.
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How common is the last name Fertig in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fertig saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 15835 in 2000, it dropped to 16781 by 2010, marking a change of -5.97%. However, the number of individuals carrying the Fertig surname increased modestly from 1688 to 1702 during the same period, a growth of 0.83%. As a result, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased slightly from 0.63 to 0.58.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,835 | #16,781 | -5.97% |
| Count | 1,688 | 1,702 | 0.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.58 | -7.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fertig
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Fertig surname identified as white in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this demographic from 94.91% to 93.48%. The Hispanic population within the Fertig surname group saw the most significant increase over the decade, rising by 51.64%, although still representing a small proportion overall at 3.23% in 2010. The proportions of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more ethnic identities remained relatively stable, with slight decreases of -0.68% and -0.74% respectively. No individuals with the surname Fertig identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 93.48% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 3.23% | 51.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.48% | 1.47% | -0.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.35% | -0.74% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |