Explore the Family Name Fuemmeler
The meaning of Fuemmeler
German (Fümmeler): probably a nickname for a tinkerer or an unsteady worker, derived from fummeln ‘to fumble, fiddle, tinker’, or a variant of Fimmler, an occupational name for a grower or dealer of hemp. The surname Fümmeler is no longer found in Germany.
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How common is the last name Fuemmeler in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fuemmeler has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname moved from 59,293 in 2000 to 59,171 in 2010, reflecting an improvement of 0.21 percent. The count of people with the Fuemmeler surname also increased from 319 in 2000 to 342 in 2010, marking a 7.21 percent growth. Despite these changes, the proportion of Fuemmeler per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #59,171 | 0.21% |
| Count | 319 | 342 | 7.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fuemmeler
The ethnicity distribution for the Fuemmeler surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has remained relatively consistent between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, increasing slightly from 97.81 percent in 2000 to 98.25 percent in 2010. A small percentage identifies as Hispanic, which saw a minor decrease from 1.57 percent in 2000 to 1.46 percent in 2010. There were no reported changes among Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 98.25% | 0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 1.46% | -7.01% |
| 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% |