Explore the Family Name Fockler
The meaning of Fockler
German (Föckler): 1. variant of Focke. 2. variant of Feckler, presumably an occupational name for a tailor or mender.
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How common is the last name Fockler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fockler saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fockler was ranked at 29,625, while by 2010, it had fallen to 32,302, marking a decline of 9.04%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also slightly decreased from 750 in 2000 to 713 in 2010, a dip of about 4.93%. The proportion of people named Fockler per 100,000 dropped by 14.29% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,625 | #32,302 | -9.04% |
| Count | 750 | 713 | -4.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fockler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fockler also experienced some changes from 2000 to 2010, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.33% of those with this name identified as White, dipping to 95.65% in 2010. While no individuals were recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic. This group went from 1.07% in 2000 to 2.81% in 2010, a significant change of 162.62%. There were also individuals who identified with two or more races in 2000, but this data was not available for 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.33% | 95.65% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 2.81% | 162.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |