Explore the Family Name Foell
The meaning of Foell
German (Föll): 1. from a short form of the personal name Volker. 2. variant of Feld.
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How common is the last name Foell in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Foell saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Initially ranked as the 36,956th most popular surname in the year 2000, it slipped to the rank of 39,052 by 2010, reflecting a change of -5.67%. The total count of individuals with this surname also dipped marginally during this period, from 569 in 2000 to 564 in 2010, marking a -0.88% change. Similarly, the proportion of people named Foell per 100,000 population dropped by -9.52%, indicating an overall decline in the prevalence of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,956 | #39,052 | -5.67% |
| Count | 569 | 564 | -0.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Foell
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were noticeable shifts within the Foell populace between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of people with this surname identified as White (95.96% in 2000, decreasing to 93.09% in 2010), there was a significant increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (rising from 1.41% in 2000 to 2.66% in 2010) and those identifying with two or more races (jumping from 0.88% in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010). Meanwhile, the proportion of Hispanic Foells increased slightly from 1.23% to 1.42% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 93.09% | -2.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.41% | 2.66% | 88.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 2.48% | 181.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 1.42% | 15.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |