Explore the Family Name Fichter
The meaning of Fichter
German: 1. topographic name for someone who lived near pine trees (originally bei den Fichten, Feichten, or Feuchten), from Old High German fiohta. The vowel of the first syllable underwent a variety of changes in different dialects. 2. habitational name deriving from any of the places called with this word in Württemberg, Bavaria, Saxony, or Austria. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).
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How common is the last name Fichter in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fichter has seen slight growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname was ranked 14,328th in 2000 and moved up to 14,208th in 2010, indicating a popularity increase of approximately 0.84%. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew over the decade, rising from 1,917 to 2,113, marking a 10.22% increase. This proportional representation of the surname per 100,000 people slightly increased from 0.71 to 0.72.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,328 | #14,208 | 0.84% |
| Count | 1,917 | 2,113 | 10.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.72 | 1.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fichter
According to the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, most individuals with the surname Fichter identify as White, with the statistic remaining relatively stable at 95.25% in 2000 and 95.17% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic individuals slightly decreased from 2.35% to 2.27% over the same period. The group identifying as two or more races saw an increase from 1.10% to 1.23%. However, there were notable changes in other ethnic identities, with the proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander appearing for the first time in 2010 at 0.76%, while the proportion of those identifying as Black reduced to zero. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained constant at zero in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.25% | 95.17% | -0.08% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 2.27% | -3.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.23% | 11.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Black | 0.73% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |