Explore the Family Name Feyereisen
The meaning of Feyereisen
Luxembourgish: cognate of German Feuereisen ‘fire iron’, a metonymic occupational name for a smith or steelmaker. The surname Feyereisen is also found in the province of Luxembourg and elsewhere in Wallonia (Belgium).
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How common is the last name Feyereisen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Feyereisen has seen a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 72,905th and by 2010 it had jumped to the 67,318th spot - an increase of about 7.66%. The number of individuals with this surname also jumped from 248 to 293 during the same decade, marking an 18.15% increase. The proportion of people named Feyereisen per 100k also saw an upward trend, increasing by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #67,318 | 7.66% |
| Count | 248 | 293 | 18.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feyereisen
The ethnic identity associated with the Feyereisen surname, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, has experienced some shift from 2000 to 2010. Predominantly, individuals with this surname identified as White, making up 98.79% in 2000 and 94.88% in 2010, albeit seeing a minor decrease of 3.96%. Interestingly, there was a presence of the Hispanic ethnicity for the first time in 2010 accounting for 2.39%, while no Feyereisens identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.79% | 94.88% | -3.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.39% | 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% |