Explore the Family Name Feuerstein
The meaning of Feuerstein
1. German: metonymic occupational name for a seller of flints, or a topographic name for someone who lived near an outcrop of flint, from Middle High German viur ‘fire’ + stein ‘stone’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Feuer ‘fire’ + Stein ‘stone’, or from German Feuerstein ‘flint’. Compare Fierstein and Firestone. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Giora, Shira, Zvi.
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How common is the last name Feuerstein in the United States?
The surname Feuerstein has seen a mild change in its popularity over the years, as per information collected from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Feuerstein ranked 17,919 in terms of popularity and had a count of 1,439 people with the surname. By 2010, the popularity rank had slightly decreased to 18,622, but the number of individuals bearing the surname increased by 2.71% to 1,478. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 5.66%, indicating that while the absolute number of people named Feuerstein grew, it did not keep pace with the total population increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,919 | #18,622 | -3.92% |
| Count | 1,439 | 1,478 | 2.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.5 | -5.66% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feuerstein
Referring to the Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnic identity, there have been some shifts for the surname Feuerstein between 2000 and 2010. The majority identify as White, at 97.43% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 96.62% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw a decrease from 1.60% to 1.42%. There was no data available for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, 0.34% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, while Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0%. The category of "Two or more races" saw a significant increase from 0.63% in 2000 to 1.29% in 2010, demonstrating an increasing trend of multi-ethnic identity within this surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.43% | 96.62% | -0.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 1.42% | -11.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0.63% | 1.29% | 104.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.34% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |