2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Fuelberth
A habitational name from a placename derived from Old High German elements meaning "ford" and "mountain".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Fuelberth. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fuelberth 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Fuelberth in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fuelberth, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fuelberth
The surname FUELBERTH is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the 14th century in the southern regions of the country. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German words "fuolen" and "berht," meaning "to feel" and "bright" respectively, suggesting a possible connection to an occupation or personal characteristic.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Heidelberg Manuscript of 1387, where a certain Hans Fuelberth is mentioned as a merchant in the city of Heidelberg. This document provides valuable insight into the prevalence of the name during the late medieval period in the region.
In the 16th century, the name appears in various municipal records across southern Germany, particularly in the towns of Augsburg and Nuremberg. Notably, a certain Katharina Fuelberth, born in 1524 in Augsburg, is mentioned in the city's birth records as the daughter of a prominent weaver.
During the 17th century, the name gained recognition with the rise of Johann Fuelberth (1612-1678), a distinguished theologian and scholar who authored several influential works on Protestant theology. His writings were widely circulated throughout Europe and contributed to the intellectual discourse of the time.
Another notable figure bearing the FUELBERTH surname was Hans Fuelberth (1741-1815), a skilled clockmaker from the town of Schwabach in Bavaria. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the wealthy and aristocratic classes, and several of his creations can still be found in museums across Germany.
In the 19th century, the name gained further prominence with the accomplishments of the Fuelberth family in the field of agriculture. Friedrich Fuelberth (1823-1891), a pioneering farmer from the village of Wertheim, is credited with introducing innovative techniques in crop rotation and soil management, which significantly improved crop yields in the region.
While the FUELBERTH surname may not be as widely known as some others, its rich history and diverse presence across various fields in Germany and beyond are testament to its enduring legacy and contribution to the cultural tapestry of the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fuelberth
Among Census respondents with the surname Fuelberth, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Fuelberth 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 Fuelberth surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.0% · 102
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fuelberth
Fuelberth appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-4 bearers (-3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 1,554 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -4 bearers (-3.7%) | Down 1,554 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 Fuelberth 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 | #152,628 | #154,182 | -1.0% |
| Count | 107 | 103 | -3.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fuelberth bearers went from 107 to 103 (-3.7% change). The surname moved down 1,554 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #154,182.
FAQ
Fuelberth surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fuelberth?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Fuelberth. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Fuelberth?
Fuelberth ranks #154,182 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 103 people with the surname Fuelberth. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), 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 Fuelberth.
Has Fuelberth become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fuelberth went from 107 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #152,628 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Fuelberth?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fuelberth, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Fuelberth in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.0% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fuelberth appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Fuelberth (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 Fuelberth mean?
A habitational name from a placename derived from Old High German elements meaning "ford" and "mountain". 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 Fuelberth (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 many people are called Fuelberth?
See how many people are called Fuelberth on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.