Explore the Family Name Fies
The meaning of Fies
German: nickname for an unpleasant, bullying, or repulsive person, from Middle Low German vies ‘disgusting’, Middle High German viez ‘violent’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fies in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Fies' has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 71,610 in popularity and dropped to 76,275 in 2010, demonstrating a change of -6.51%. The count of people with the surname also slightly decreased from 254 in 2000 to 252 in 2010, a minimal change of -0.79%. However, the proportion of people named Fies per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #76,275 | -6.51% |
| Count | 254 | 252 | -0.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fies
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Fies' identify as White. In 2000, about 98.82% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.62% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there's a small emergence of Hispanic ethnicity within this surname group moving from 0 in 2000 to 1.98% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.82% | 97.62% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| 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% |