Explore the Family Name Fewster
The meaning of Fewster
English (mainly East Yorkshire and Durham): occupational name from Anglo-Norman French and Middle English fu(y)ster ‘maker of saddletrees’. See also Foster.
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How common is the last name Fewster in the United States?
The surname "Fewster" experienced a significant change in its popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. It dropped in rank from 110,523 to 143,149, indicating a decrease of nearly 30 percent. Additionally, the number of individuals carrying this particular last name fell from 148 to 116 during that same period, demonstrating an approximate 22 percent drop. For every 100,000 residents in the United States, the proportion with the Fewster surname decreased by 20 percent, from 0.05 to 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #110,523 | #143,149 | -29.52% |
| Count | 148 | 116 | -21.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fewster
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicated some shifts for those bearing the surname "Fewster". People identifying as White made up the largest portion of Fewsters in both 2000 and 2010; however, there was a slight decrease in this group, dropping from 95.95 percent to 92.24 percent. Simultaneously, the Hispanic representation among Fewsters increased from 0 percent to 5.17 percent. There were no changes in the percentage of Fewsters identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 92.24% | -3.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.17% | 0% |
| 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% |