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

Feind, 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 Feind surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Feind in America

Feind is the 90495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Feind surname appeared 204 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 Feind.

We can also compare 2010 data for Feind 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 Feind

The surname FEIND is of German origin, derived from the Old High German word "fiant," meaning "enemy" or "foe." It likely emerged as a descriptive surname in the medieval period, referring to someone who was perceived as hostile or adversarial.

The name FEIND can be traced back to various regions of Germany, particularly in areas where German dialects were spoken. It appears in historical records and documents dating back to the 13th century, suggesting its widespread use during that time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FEIND is found in the Würzburg Census of 1285, which lists several individuals bearing this surname. Another notable mention is in the Nuremberg Burgher Book from the 14th century, where a certain Hans Feind is documented as a prominent citizen.

Throughout history, the surname FEIND has been associated with notable individuals, including Johann Feind (1535-1594), a German theologian and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of metaphysics. Another prominent figure was Jakob Feind (1628-1699), a German Jesuit mathematician and astronomer known for his work on comets and celestial mechanics.

In the literary realm, Johannes Feind (1762-1837) was a German poet and writer who gained recognition for his pastoral poems and idylls. His works celebrated the beauty of rural life and nature.

During the 19th century, Carl Feind (1819-1877) was a German-American architect who designed several notable buildings in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, including the Pabst Brewery complex and the Basilica of St. Josaphat.

More recently, Hans Feind (1897-1970) was a German actor and film director active during the early 20th century, known for his work in both silent films and talkies.

While the surname FEIND may have initially carried negative connotations, over time it evolved into a respectable family name with a rich historical legacy across various fields and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Feind

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

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 Feind 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 Feind 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 Feind was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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