Explore the Family Name Fetherston
The meaning of Fetherston
English: variant of Featherstone.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fetherston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fetherston saw slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 43,708 in terms of popularity, and this rank slightly dropped to 44,193 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 1.11%. However, the number of individuals carrying the Fetherston surname increased during this period from 465 to 487, showing a growth rate of 4.73%. The proportion of the Fetherston surname per 100,000 population remained consistent at 0.17 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #44,193 | -1.11% |
| Count | 465 | 487 | 4.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fetherston
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Fetherston surname is primarily associated with white individuals. In 2000, 97.85% of individuals with the Fetherston surname identified as white, which slightly decreased to 97.33% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Fetherston surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, individuals of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 97.33% | -0.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |