Explore the Family Name Fiebig
The meaning of Fiebig
German: topographic name for someone who lived by a drovers’ road, Middle High German vihewec, from vehe, vihe, vich ‘cattle’ + wec ‘way, path’. The surname originated chiefly in Saxony, Silesia, and Bohemia. Compare Vieweg. Some characteristic forenames: German Angelika, Bernd, Detlef, Dieter, Erna, Erwin, Hans, Heinz, Horst, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Fiebig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fiebig saw a slight shift in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,227 in popularity and then slightly decreased by 3.46% to rank 33,343 in 2010. The count of individuals with the surname Fiebig also experienced a minor increase of 1.63%, rising from 674 in 2000 to 685 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 individuals dipped by 8.0%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,227 | #33,343 | -3.46% |
| Count | 674 | 685 | 1.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fiebig
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fiebig also displayed some notable changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of people identified as White with this surname dropped by 3.71% from 97.33% in 2000 to 93.72% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identified as Hispanic spiked by an impressive 194.03%, although it remained a small portion of the total at 3.94%. The surname also began to appear within the Black community during this decade, accounting for 1.02% of all Fiebigs by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a slight decrease of 1.12%, going from 0.89% in 2000 to 0.88% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained constant with 0% throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.33% | 93.72% | -3.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 3.94% | 194.03% |
| Black | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 0.88% | -1.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |