Explore the Family Name Fierstein
The meaning of Fierstein
Americanized form of Jewish Feuerstein.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fierstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fierstein has seen a drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 61,855th most popular surname, and in 2010, it dropped to rank 68,345 – a decrease of approximately 10.49%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by about 4.95%, going from 303 people in 2000 to 288 people in 2010. This resulted in the proportion of people with the Fierstein surname per 100,000 decreasing by around 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #68,345 | -10.49% |
| Count | 303 | 288 | -4.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fierstein
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of people with the Fierstein surname identified themselves as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, about 97.69% of those with the Fierstein surname identified as White, with a slight decrease to 97.57% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Furthermore, none reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 97.57% | -0.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |