Explore the Family Name Fiebelkorn
The meaning of Fiebelkorn
German: nickname for a farmer who sold substandard grain, from Middle High German wibel ‘grain beetle, weevil’ + korn ‘grain’.
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How common is the last name Fiebelkorn in the United States?
The surname Fiebelkorn, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 37,200th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 41,501st spot, marking a change of -11.56%. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined by 7.09%, from 564 in 2000 to 524 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Fiebelkorn per 100,000 decreased by 14.29% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,200 | #41,501 | -11.56% |
| Count | 564 | 524 | -7.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fiebelkorn
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fiebelkorn, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly held by White individuals with a percentage of 95.61% in 2010, although this represents a slight decrease of 1.24% from 2000. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity within those bearing the Fiebelkorn surname slightly decreased by 2.05% from 2000 to 2010. Interestingly, in 2010 a small percentage (1.15%) of individuals identified as having two or more races, a category that was not represented in 2000. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not show any significant changes or representations for this surname in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 95.61% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 1.91% | -2.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |