Explore the Family Name Fiege
The meaning of Fiege
German: 1. in the south and center a variant of Füge (see Fuge), from Middle High German vüege ‘skillful, fitting’. 2. in the north a short form of the female personal name Sophie.
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How common is the last name Fiege in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fiege showed a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 55,849 in popularity with a count of 343 people bearing the name, but by 2010, the rank had fallen to 67,747 with only 291 individuals carrying the surname. This represents a decrease in popularity of 21.3% and a decline in the number of people with this surname by 15.16%. The proportion of people with the Fiege surname per 100,000 also dropped by 23.08%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #67,747 | -21.3% |
| Count | 343 | 291 | -15.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fiege
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Fiege surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with this last name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.21% of individuals with the surname Fiege identified as White, and this increased slightly to 96.56% in 2010. Additionally, in 2000, 2.92% identified as Hispanic, decreasing to 2.41% in 2010. There were no significant representations from other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either of these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 96.56% | 0.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 2.41% | -17.47% |
| 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% |