Explore the Family Name Fesperman
The meaning of Fesperman
Americanized form of German Vespermann: 1. in northern Germany, a topographic name for someone living by a field named as Fesper. 2. in the south of Germany probably an occupational name or nickname for someone who rang the bell for vespers (the canonical hour) or, more likely, for a meal in the afternoon, which Vesper came to mean.
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How common is the last name Fesperman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Fesperman" saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 31,085th in 2000, it dropped to the 32,834th position by 2010, representing a decrease of 5.63%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 706 in 2000 to 699 in 2010, a marginal decrease of 0.99%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Fesperman per 100,000 decreased by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,085 | #32,834 | -5.63% |
| Count | 706 | 699 | -0.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fesperman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Fesperman" has seen some changes over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.18% of Fespermans identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.28% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic Fespermans increased from 1.70% to 2.15%, while those identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 0.71% to 1.14%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year. The percentage of Blacks decreased from 0.85% to null by 2010, suggesting data was suppressed for privacy. Interestingly, American Indian and Alaskan Natives emerged as a new category in the 2010 census, accounting for 0.72% of the Fespermans.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 95.28% | -0.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 2.15% | 26.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 1.14% | 60.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |