Explore the Family Name Foeller
The meaning of Foeller
German (Föller): variant of Felder. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Foeller in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Foeller has seen a significant decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Foeller was ranked as the 50,903rd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 72,105th position. This represents a decrease in rank of 41.65%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also fell from 385 in 2000 to 270 in 2010, a decrease of 29.87%. The proportion of people named Foeller per 100,000 population also declined by 35.71%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #72,105 | -41.65% |
| Count | 385 | 270 | -29.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.09 | -35.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Foeller
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Foeller. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of people with this surname identifying as White increased from 96.36% to 97.41%. However, the percentage identifying as Hispanic and Black decreased to 0% in 2010 from 1.56% and 1.3% respectively in 2000. During both census years, there were no individuals with the Foeller surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. There were also no reports of individuals identifying with two or more races for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.36% | 97.41% | 1.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.3% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |