Explore the Family Name Firestine
The meaning of Firestine
Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Feuerstein.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Firestine in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Firestine saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Firestine was ranked 36,328th most popular, but by 2010, it dropped to being the 46,811th most common surname, marking a decrease of nearly 29%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also declined during this decade, from 582 in 2000 to 454 in 2010, representing a drop of roughly 22%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by about 32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,328 | #46,811 | -28.86% |
| Count | 582 | 454 | -21.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.15 | -31.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Firestine
When we examine the data on the ethnic identity associated with the Firestine surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there are some noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. A majority identified as White, accounting for 97.42% in 2000 and 94.93% in 2010, although this percentage did see a slight decrease over the decade. Those identifying as Hispanic increased slightly from 1.55% to 1.98%. Remarkably, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase from 0.86% to 2.42%. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained at zero or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 94.93% | -2.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 2.42% | 181.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 1.98% | 27.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |