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

Fischbein, 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 Fischbein surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fischbein in America

Fischbein is the 63873rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fischbein surname appeared 312 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 Fischbein.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fischbein 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 Fischbein

The surname FISCHBEIN originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German words "Fisch" meaning "fish" and "Bein" meaning "leg" or "bone." This combination suggests the name may have been an occupational surname for someone who worked with fish, such as a fishmonger or perhaps a fish peddler who carried their wares on their back.

The earliest recorded instance of the name FISCHBEIN dates back to the 14th century in the town of Augsburg, located in the region of Bavaria. An individual named Hans Fischbein was mentioned in a local tax record from 1376. Around this time, surnames were becoming more commonplace as a way to distinguish individuals and families.

In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the name was Johann Fischbein, a Lutheran theologian and professor at the University of Wittenberg. He was born in 1532 and died in 1597. Johann Fischbein was a contemporary of Martin Luther and played a role in the Protestant Reformation.

Another historical figure with this surname was Philipp Fischbein, a German painter and engraver active in the 17th century. He was born in 1628 in Nuremberg and is known for his religious works and portraiture. Philipp Fischbein's paintings can be found in various churches and museums throughout Germany.

The name FISCHBEIN also appears in historical records from the town of Görlitz, located in the region of Saxony. In the 18th century, a merchant named Samuel Fischbein was mentioned in a trade document from 1726. This suggests that the name had spread to different areas of Germany and was associated with various occupations.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Max Fischbein lived in Berlin. Born in 1842, he was a successful banker and philanthropist. Max Fischbein was known for his charitable contributions to educational institutions and for supporting the arts.

While the surname FISCHBEIN originated in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration patterns. However, its roots can be traced back to the German language and the occupation or trade of those who worked with fish during the Middle Ages and subsequent centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fischbein

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

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

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