Explore the Family Name Fierst
The meaning of Fierst
Americanized form of German Fürst (see Furst).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fierst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Fierst' decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 41,382 but by 2010, it had dropped to 44,356, marking a change of -7.19. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a minimal decline from 496 in 2000 to 485 in 2010, demonstrating a -2.22 change. As a result, the proportion of people with the 'Fierst' surname per 100k resident also fell by -11.11 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,382 | #44,356 | -7.19% |
| Count | 496 | 485 | -2.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fierst
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the 'Fierst' surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that majority of bearers are White, though the percentage decreased from 96.17 in 2000 to 93.40 in 2010. The data also shows an increase in Hispanic bearers from 2.42 to 3.51 over the same time period, representing a 45.04 increase. Interestingly, there were also some individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010, which was not the case in 2000. There was no recorded change in the number of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearers of the 'Fierst' surname during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 93.4% | -2.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 3.51% | 45.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |