Explore the Family Name Filzen
The meaning of Filzen
German: habitational name from any of several places so named in the Rhineland, Bavaria, and the Saar region. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Filzen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Filzen' was listed as the 79,115th most popular in 2000 and dropped slightly to 81,458th in 2010, marking a change of -2.96%. The number of people bearing this surname increased from 224 in 2000 to 232 in 2010, an increase of 3.57%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained the same at 0.08% during this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #81,458 | -2.96% |
| Count | 224 | 232 | 3.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Filzen
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that majority of individuals with the 'Filzen' surname are identified as White, with 92.41% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 89.22% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased from 3.13% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There was a significant increase in people identifying as Black, from 3.57% in 2000 to 9.05% in 2010, a change of 153.50%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were all at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.41% | 89.22% | -3.45% |
| Black | 3.57% | 9.05% | 153.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.13% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |