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

Feaster, 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 Feaster surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Feaster in America

Feaster is the 6900th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Feaster surname appeared 4,871 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Feaster.

We can also compare 2010 data for Feaster 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 Feaster

The surname Feaster originated in England during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Middle English word "feaste," which means a feast or celebration. The name likely referred to someone who worked as a cook or caterer for festive occasions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Feaster can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where it appears as "Feystour." This spelling variation indicates the name's connection to the word "feast."

In the 14th century, the name Feaster was primarily concentrated in the counties of Worcestershire and Gloucestershire in the West Midlands region of England. During this time, the Feaster family may have been involved in preparing or serving food and drinks for local festivals, fairs, or religious celebrations.

The Feaster surname can also be traced back to place names in England. For example, there is a village called Feaster in Staffordshire, which likely contributed to the name's origin and early use in that area.

One notable individual with the Feaster surname was John Feaster, a merchant and alderman who lived in Bristol, England, in the late 16th century (c. 1550-1620). He played a significant role in the city's trade and governance during his lifetime.

Another prominent figure was Sir William Feaster (1602-1679), an English politician and landowner from Warwickshire. He served as a Member of Parliament and was knighted by King Charles I in recognition of his support during the English Civil War.

In the 17th century, the name Feaster also appeared in colonial America. One of the earliest recorded instances was Thomas Feaster, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 and became a prominent landowner and planter.

Samuel Feaster (1720-1795) was a notable American Revolutionary War soldier from Pennsylvania. He fought in several battles and achieved the rank of captain during the conflict.

Another individual worth mentioning is Mary Feaster (1784-1866), a Quaker educator and abolitionist from Ohio. She established several schools and advocated for the education of enslaved individuals and Native Americans.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Feaster

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

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

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