Explore the Family Name Foelsch
The meaning of Foelsch
North German and North Frisian (Fölsch): variant of Völsch, from a Frisian-Low German pet form of a personal name based on the ancient Germanic element volc ‘people, tribe’.
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How common is the last name Foelsch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Foelsch has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Foelsch was ranked 127,186th in terms of surname popularity, with a count of 124 people carrying this surname. By 2010, the rank had increased to 125,282 and the count rose to 137, signifying a 10.48% growth over the decade. Despite this rise, the proportion of individuals with the Foelsch surname per 100k remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #127,186 | #125,282 | 1.5% |
| Count | 124 | 137 | 10.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Foelsch
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Foelsch primarily falls under 'White,' according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 98.39% of those bearing the surname identified as White, however, by 2010, this percentage had dropped slightly to 93.43%. During the same period, there was a minor emergence of Hispanic identification within the Foelsch surname holders, rising from 0% to 3.65%. The data shows no change in percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities associated with the Foelsch surname from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.39% | 93.43% | -5.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |