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

Fead, 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 Fead surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fead in America

Fead is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fead surname appeared 135 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 Fead.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fead 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 Fead

The surname FEAD has its origins in France, tracing back to the early 13th century. It is derived from the Old French word "feede," which means "fee" or "fief," referring to a feudal estate or land granted in exchange for service.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FEAD can be found in the Chartres Cathedral records from the year 1289, where a certain Jehan Fead is mentioned as a landowner in the region of Normandy. This suggests that the name was initially associated with landed gentry or nobility.

In the 14th century, the name FEAD appeared in various legal documents and charters across northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. These records often referred to individuals with the name as landowners, vassals, or tenants of larger estates.

The FEAD name can be linked to several notable figures throughout history. One such figure was Guillaume Fead, a French knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War during the late 14th century. He was known for his bravery and loyalty to the French crown.

Another prominent FEAD was Marguerite Fead, a 16th-century noblewoman from Normandy who was renowned for her patronage of the arts and literature. She hosted salons and literary gatherings at her estate, attracting many renowned writers and intellectuals of the time.

In the 17th century, the name FEAD gained recognition in the ecclesiastical circles of France. Jean-Baptiste Fead (1604-1679) was a renowned theologian and bishop of Amiens, known for his scholarly works on religious matters.

During the 18th century, the FEAD surname was associated with several notable military figures. One such individual was Pierre-Henri Fead (1738-1809), a French general who served under Napoleon Bonaparte and played a significant role in several major battles of the Napoleonic Wars.

In the 19th century, the FEAD name gained prominence in the world of literature and arts. Émile Fead (1821-1888) was a celebrated French novelist and playwright, known for his works that explored social issues and human relationships.

Throughout its history, the surname FEAD has maintained a strong connection to its feudal and noble origins, with many bearers of the name being associated with landed estates, military service, and influential positions in society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fead

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

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

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