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

Fabula, 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 Fabula surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fabula in America

Fabula is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fabula surname appeared 124 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 Fabula.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fabula 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 Fabula

The surname FABULA is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "fabula," which means "story" or "tale." The name was likely given to storytellers, poets, or those associated with the oral tradition of sharing tales and fables.

One of the earliest known references to the surname FABULA can be found in records from the city of Florence, dating back to the 13th century. In these documents, a man named Guido FABULA is mentioned as a renowned storyteller who entertained the local aristocracy with his captivating tales.

During the Renaissance period, the name FABULA gained popularity among Italian families involved in the arts and literature. Notable individuals with this surname include Alessandro FABULA (1485-1543), a Venetian poet and playwright whose works were widely acclaimed in his time.

In the 16th century, the FABULA family expanded their influence beyond Italy, with members settling in various parts of Europe. One such individual was Juan FABULA (1520-1585), a Spanish author and translator who played a significant role in introducing Italian literature to the Spanish-speaking world.

As the centuries passed, the FABULA surname continued to be associated with individuals in the literary and artistic spheres. Francesca FABULA (1675-1735), an Italian painter renowned for her portraits and religious works, was a celebrated figure in the Baroque era.

Another notable bearer of the FABULA name was Giancarlo FABULA (1788-1856), an Italian historian and scholar who wrote extensively on the cultural heritage of his native region. His meticulous research and writings shed light on the rich tapestry of Italian history and folklore.

The FABULA surname has also been documented in various historical records, including parish registers, census records, and other archival sources. While the name may have evolved and taken on different spellings over time, its connection to storytelling and artistic expression has remained a constant thread throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fabula

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

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

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