Explore the Family Name Findeisen
The meaning of Findeisen
German: nickname for an apprentice blacksmith or journeyman, from Middle High German vind- (from vinden ‘to find’) + īsen ‘iron, metal’, literally ‘find the iron’. Apprentice names were often humorous; they were traditionally bestowed at high-spirited initiation ceremonies. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hans, Erwin, Fritz, Heinz, Horst, Johannes, Otto.
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How common is the last name Findeisen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Findeisen has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Findeisen was ranked as the 76,946th most popular surname, and by 2010 it dropped slightly to the 77,012th position. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 7.33%, rising from 232 in 2000 to 249 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of people named Findeisen per 100,000 decreased by 11.11% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #77,012 | -0.09% |
| Count | 232 | 249 | 7.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Findeisen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Findeisen also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 93.97% in 2000 to 91.97% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in the percentage of people who identified as Hispanic, growing from 3.88% in 2000 to 6.43% in 2010. There were no reported instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.97% | 91.97% | -2.13% |
| Hispanic | 3.88% | 6.43% | 65.72% |
| 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% |