Explore the Family Name Fiander

The meaning of Fiander

English: Anglicized form of French Viandier, an occupational name from Old French viandier ‘provider of provisions’.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Fiander in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fiander has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fiander was ranked 130,443rd in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 123,064th, representing a positive change of 5.66%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 120 in 2000 to 140 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 16.67%. The proportion of the population with the Fiander surname per 100,000 people also demonstrated significant growth, increasing by 25% over the decade.

20002010Change
Rank#130,443#123,0645.66%
Count12014016.67%
Proportion per 100k0.040.0525%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fiander

The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fiander. In 2000, 70.83% of individuals with this name identified as White, but this proportion dropped to 57.86% by 2010, a decrease of 18.31%. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native grew from 25% to 28.57%, indicating an increase of 14.28%. In 2010, new categories emerged in the Fiander demographic, with 6.43% identifying as Hispanic and another 6.43% reporting they belonged to two or more races. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities were suppressed for privacy reasons.

20002010Change
White70.83%57.86%-18.31%
American Indian and Alaskan Native25%28.57%14.28%
Two or More Races0%6.43%0%
Hispanic0%6.43%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%