Explore the Family Name Fiel
The meaning of Fiel
1. German: variant of Viel. 2. Portuguese and Spanish: nickname from fiel ‘faithful, true’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fiel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Fiel" has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Fiel ranked 35,666 in popularity with 596 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 41,426 and the count of people having this surname reduced to 525, indicating an approximate decrease of 16.15% in rank and 11.91% in count over the decade. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.22 to 0.18, indicating an 18.18% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,666 | #41,426 | -16.15% |
| Count | 596 | 525 | -11.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fiel
The ethnic identity related to the surname "Fiel" has shown some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 67.28% of those with the Fiel surname identified as White, but that percentage fell to 61.71% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders holding the Fiel surname, rising from 18.46% in 2000 to 24% in 2010. The number of those identifying as two or more races decreased slightly from 3.02% to 2.48%. An increase was observed among those identifying as Hispanic, from 9.90% to 10.67%. No changes were reported for those identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.28% | 61.71% | -8.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 18.46% | 24% | 30.01% |
| Hispanic | 9.9% | 10.67% | 7.78% |
| Two or More Races | 3.02% | 2.48% | -17.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |