2000
#118,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 135
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Feldon
A habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "open field on a hill".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Feldon. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Feldon 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Feldon with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Feldon in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Feldon, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.7%. The next largest groups are Black (14.8%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Feldon
The surname Feldon is of English origin, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from a combination of the Old English words "feld" meaning field and "dun" meaning hill, suggesting that the name may have originated from a place name referring to a hill or elevated area near a field.
One of the earliest known references to the name Feldon can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire, England, where a John Feldon was recorded as being baptized in 1587. This early record provides evidence that the surname was already in use during the late Tudor period.
In the 17th century, the Feldon surname appeared in various legal and historical documents, including the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1662-1666, which listed several households under the name Feldon in various counties across England.
Notably, a Robert Feldon was mentioned in the writings of the renowned English diarist Samuel Pepys, who recorded an encounter with him in his famous diary entry dated June 22, 1667. This reference provides insight into the social standing and activities of individuals bearing the Feldon surname during the Restoration period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Feldon was William Feldon, born in 1642 in Warwickshire, England. He was a prominent landowner and served as a local magistrate in the late 17th century.
In the 18th century, the Feldon surname gained further recognition with the birth of Mary Feldon (1725-1801), a noted philanthropist and advocate for education in her local community. Her contributions to establishing schools and supporting charitable causes left a lasting impact on the region.
Another notable figure was John Feldon (1756-1838), a successful merchant and trader who amassed considerable wealth through his business ventures in the British colonies. He was known for his philanthropy and sponsored the construction of several public buildings in his hometown.
As the 19th century dawned, the Feldon surname continued to appear in various records, including the birth of Edward Feldon (1822-1897), a respected scholar and linguist who authored several influential works on ancient languages and dialects.
Throughout its history, the surname Feldon has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, leaving their mark on various aspects of society, from local governance and philanthropy to academia and business.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Feldon
Among Census respondents with the surname Feldon, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.7%. The next largest groups are Black (14.8%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Feldon 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 Feldon surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White78.7% · 85
- Black or African American14.8% · 16
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Feldon
Feldon 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
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-30 bearers (-22.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 35,953 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+3 bearers (+2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,972 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #118,954 | 135 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | -30 bearers (-22.2%) | Down 35,953 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.9%) | Up 3,972 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 Feldon 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 | #154,907 | #150,935 | 2.6% |
| Count | 105 | 108 | 2.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Feldon bearers went from 105 to 108 (+2.9% change). The surname moved up 3,972 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #150,935.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Feldon
FAQ
Feldon surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Feldon?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Feldon. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Feldon?
Feldon ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 108 people with the surname Feldon. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Feldon.
Has Feldon become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Feldon went from 105 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 3 (+2.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Feldon?
Among Census respondents with the surname Feldon, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.7%. The next largest groups are Black (14.8%) and Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Feldon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.7% (85 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Feldon appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (78.7%), Black (14.8%), Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Feldon (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 Feldon mean?
A habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "open field on a hill". 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 Feldon (0.04 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 many people share the surname Feldon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.