Explore the Family Name Fuld
The meaning of Fuld
German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name from the city or river named Fulda in northern Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Ulrike. Jewish Chaya, Moshe.
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How common is the last name Fuld in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fuld has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fuld was ranked 68,973rd in terms of frequency, a number that increased to 80,419th by 2010, representing a decrease in popularity of around 16.59%. The count of people with the surname also dropped from 266 in 2000 to 236 in 2010, signifying an 11.28% decrease. The proportion of individuals with the name Fuld per 100,000 people also descended by 20%, moving from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #80,419 | -16.59% |
| Count | 266 | 236 | -11.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fuld
When looking at the ethnicity of those carrying the surname Fuld, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows little variation between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, carriers of this surname identify as White, with a slight increase in this ethnic identity from 95.86% in 2000 to 96.19% in 2010. There were no significant changes in the other categories. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.86% | 96.19% | 0.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |