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

Felmlee, 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 Felmlee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Felmlee in America

Felmlee is the 46219th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Felmlee surname appeared 461 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 Felmlee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Felmlee 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 Felmlee

The surname Felmlee has its roots in the German language and originated in areas of central Europe, particularly in regions that are now part of modern-day Germany and Switzerland. It is believed to have derived from an occupational name, referring to an individual who worked as a farmer or cultivator of land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Felmlee name can be traced back to the 16th century, where it appeared in church records and legal documents from the town of Freiburg, located in the region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The name was often spelled as "Felmle" or "Felmleh" during this time period.

In the 17th century, the Felmlee surname began to spread to other parts of Europe, including Switzerland and neighboring regions. This was likely due to migration and the movement of people during this era. One notable individual from this time was Hans Felmlee, born in 1629 in the village of Oberwil, Switzerland, who was a respected farmer and landowner.

As the centuries progressed, the Felmlee name continued to be found in various records and historical documents across central Europe. In the late 18th century, a Johann Felmlee, born in 1772 in the town of Bühl, Germany, gained recognition as a skilled carpenter and woodworker, contributing to the construction of several notable buildings in the region.

The 19th century saw the Felmlee name gaining further prominence, with several individuals making significant contributions to their respective fields. One such figure was Friedrich Felmlee, born in 1819 in the city of Heidelberg, Germany, who became a renowned philosopher and academic, publishing numerous works on ethics and moral philosophy.

Another notable bearer of the Felmlee surname was Karl Felmlee, born in 1845 in the town of Freudenstadt, Germany. He was a pioneering engineer who played a crucial role in the development of early steam locomotive technology, contributing to the advancement of transportation and infrastructure in Europe during the Industrial Revolution.

As the 20th century dawned, the Felmlee name continued to be represented across various disciplines. One such individual was Lena Felmlee, born in 1901 in the city of Freiburg, Germany, who became a celebrated artist and painter, renowned for her vibrant landscapes and portraiture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Felmlee

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

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

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