Explore the Family Name Fishbein
The meaning of Fishbein
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Fischbein. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer, Hyman, Tema, Emanuel, Hirsch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fishbein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fishbein has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Fishbein was ranked 22,654th in terms of popularity and had 1,059 individuals bearing the name, accounting for approximately 0.39 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname's rank fell to 23,881st and the count reduced marginally to 1,057, representing about 0.36 per 100,000 people. This represents a drop of approximately 5.42% in rank and 0.19% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,654 | #23,881 | -5.42% |
| Count | 1,059 | 1,057 | -0.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.36 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fishbein
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of Fishbeins identify as White, making up 96.79% in 2000 and 96.12% in 2010 - a slight decrease of 0.69%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the Fishbeins increased significantly by 84.07%, from 1.13% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010. The proportion identifying with the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity dropped from 1.13% to 0.76%. Those reporting two or more races also decreased from 0.76% to 0.66% over the same period. The Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 96.12% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 2.08% | 84.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.13% | 0.76% | -32.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 0.66% | -13.16% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |