2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Feldbush
A surname derived from German words meaning "field" and "bush" or "grove", likely denoting someone who lived near a field with bushes.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Feldbush. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Feldbush surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Feldbush in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Feldbush, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Feldbush
The surname Feldbush has its origins in the German language, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of modern-day Germany and Switzerland, where it was likely derived from the German words "feld," meaning field, and "busch," meaning bush or shrub. This combination suggests a connection to a geographical location or a descriptive reference to an area with fields and bushes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Feldbush can be found in the archives of the town of Freiburg im Breisgau, located in the southwestern region of Germany. Records from the late 16th century mention a family by the name of Feldbush residing in the town, indicating their presence in the area during that period.
In the 17th century, the name Feldbush appeared in several historical documents in the region of Alsace, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire. These records include mentions of individuals bearing the name in various contexts, such as legal proceedings and property ownership records.
Over time, the name Feldbush spread beyond its original regions of origin, with members of the family migrating to other parts of Europe and eventually to North America. One notable individual with this surname was Hans Feldbush, a prominent merchant who lived in the city of Cologne, Germany, in the late 17th century (1654-1712).
Another individual of historical significance was Johann Feldbush, a scholar and theologian from the University of Heidelberg, who lived in the early 18th century (1689-1754). His writings on religious philosophy and ethics were widely read and influential during his time.
The 19th century saw the Feldbush name appear in various parts of Europe and North America. One notable figure was Wilhelm Feldbush (1812-1887), a German-born artist who emigrated to the United States and became known for his landscapes and portraiture.
In the early 20th century, the name Feldbush could be found in various regions of North America, with individuals such as James Feldbush (1901-1982), a Canadian businessman and philanthropist, and Emily Feldbush (1918-2005), an American author and educator.
Throughout its history, the surname Feldbush has maintained a strong presence in various parts of the world, reflecting the diverse journeys and contributions of those who have borne this name over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Feldbush
Among Census respondents with the surname Feldbush, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Feldbush bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Feldbush surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.5% · 92
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 5
- Two or more races3.8% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.9% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Feldbush
Feldbush appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+7 bearers (+6.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,401 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-10 bearers (-8.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 8,370 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.5%) | Down 2,401 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -10 bearers (-8.8%) | Down 8,370 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Feldbush surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145,220 | #153,590 | -5.8% |
| Count | 114 | 104 | -8.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Feldbush bearers went from 114 to 104 (-8.8% change). The surname moved down 8,370 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #153,590.
FAQ
Feldbush surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Feldbush?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Feldbush. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Feldbush?
Feldbush ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Feldbush. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Feldbush.
Has Feldbush become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Feldbush went from 114 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Feldbush?
Among Census respondents with the surname Feldbush, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (3.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Feldbush in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.5% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Feldbush appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.5%), Hispanic (4.8%), Two or More Races (3.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Feldbush (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Feldbush mean?
A surname derived from German words meaning "field" and "bush" or "grove", likely denoting someone who lived near a field with bushes. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Feldbush (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Feldbush?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Feldbush at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.