Explore the Family Name Fest
The meaning of Fest
German: nickname for a strong, steadfast person, from Middle High German veste ‘strong, firm’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fest in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fest has seen a slight decline from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,109 and this rank dipped to 53,538 by 2010, marking an 11.28% decrease. The count of individuals with the Fest surname also decreased by 6.54% from 413 in 2000 to 386 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people reduced by 13.33% from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #53,538 | -11.28% |
| Count | 413 | 386 | -6.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fest
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Fest. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. However, the Fest surname is predominantly found within the White community, albeit with a small decrease from 96.13% in 2000 to 95.34% in 2010. Interestingly, the presence of the Fest surname within the Hispanic community saw a significant increase of 78.62%, rising from 1.45% in 2000 to 2.59% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.13% | 95.34% | -0.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.59% | 78.62% |
| 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% |