Find out how popular the last name Feck is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Feck.

Feck, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Feck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Feck in America

Feck is the 45804th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Feck surname appeared 466 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Feck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Feck to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Feck

The surname FECK is believed to have originated in Germany during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "fäcken," which means "to move quickly" or "to rush." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive surname to someone known for their speed or agility.

In the early 13th century, records show the name appearing in various forms, such as Fecke, Feckke, and Fecken, in the regions of Saxony and Thuringia. These variations in spelling were common during that time due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname FECK was Hans Feck, a merchant from the city of Leipzig, who lived in the late 15th century. His name appears in several trade records from that period, indicating his involvement in the lucrative textile trade.

Another notable bearer of the name was Johann Feck, a prominent theologian and reformer who lived from 1489 to 1551. He was a staunch supporter of Martin Luther and played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation movement.

In the 16th century, the surname FECK appeared in the town records of Erfurt, where a family with the name owned a bakery and several properties. One member of this family, Peter Feck (1528-1602), was a respected baker and guild member.

During the 17th century, the name FECK spread to other parts of Germany, as well as neighboring regions such as the Netherlands and Switzerland. A notable example is Matthias Feck (1635-1698), a Swiss painter and engraver renowned for his intricate landscapes and architectural renderings.

As the centuries passed, the surname FECK continued to be found across various parts of Europe, with notable individuals including Johann Feck (1766-1839), a German mathematician and astronomer, and Wilhelm Feck (1892-1973), a German architect who designed several iconic buildings in Berlin during the 1920s and 1930s.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Feck

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Feck.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Feck was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Feck has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Feck was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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